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John Keenan CHARLESTON - John Keenan, 39, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016. John Keenan was born on August 23, 1977 in Charleston, SC to Norman "Rusty" Keenan III, and Wilma Cantey Deddish. He was a James Island High School and College of Charleston graduate. He was an avid reader, fierce Clemson Tiger fan and he also loved surfing at Folly Beach where he spent many hours. In addition to his parents, John is survived by his loving co-parents, Wendy Keenan and Michael R. Deddish, Jr.; step-sisters, Suzanne D. Taylor and Laura D. Burton; and very special cousins and nephews, Keenan and Zachary Pope. He also leaves behind many special friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Nettie Cantey, his grandmother, Frances B. Keenan and his sister, Stacy E. Pope. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Harbor View Presbyterian Church, 900 Harbor View Rd, Charleston, SC 29412. The family will receive friends from 5-8 PM on Friday, November 25, 2016 at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, James Island Chapel. Memorial donations may be made in John's memory to www.surfershealing.org. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted at www.McAlister-Smith.com Arrangements entrusted McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, JAMES ISLAND CHAPEL, 347 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412, Phone: 843-614-8494. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2016.

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December 2, 2016

Rusty, I am so sorry to hear about John. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Wendy. Tesa

Donna Bolus

November 23, 2016

Please accept my sympathy during this time of deep mourning. My son knew John and said he was a very loving and kind person. I pray the blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ over your family.

Donna

November 29, 2016

Rusty, I was so sad to hear of Johns passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Wendy. James and Miriam Delamar.

LINDA RUMPH

November 28, 2016

GIGGY AND I ARE IN SHOCK OVER YOUR LOSS OF JOHN. I HAVE NOT READ THE NEWSPAPER FOR A FEW DAYS AND TOTALLY MISSED THE OBITUARY. OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU AND THE WHOLE FAMILY, WE REMEMBER JOHN AND TRIPP PLAYING TOGETHER WHEN THEY WERE LITTLE.
FORGIVE US, WE WOULD DEFINITELY HAVE BEEN THERE TO GIVE YOU SUPPORT. MAY GOD'S LOVE HELP YOU THROUGH THIS. GOD BLESS ALL OF THE FAMILIES. MUCH SYMPATHY GIGGY AND LINDA

Marissa Albee (Garibaldi)

November 28, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I went to College of Charleston with Johnny. He was a close friend of mine who was always there for me.

Jonas Heise

November 26, 2016

Johnny was a great friend to me. He was always there for me, always smiling. I will always love my brother and he will always be with us in spirit and in our memories. May God bless the Kennan family. Rest in peace J.K. Much love and Respect. Jonas Heise and family. Down$outh 843

Ann DeSantis Rowland

November 25, 2016

Chris and I are so sorry for your loss. The Keenans have been freinds with my family for many years and I know what it is like to lose a child. I pray all of you find some solace in the fact that John is happy and healthy forever more

Elaine white

November 25, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cathy Keenan

November 25, 2016

Sadly missed

Cathy Keenan

November 25, 2016

My name is Cathy Keenan the oldest grandchild of Francis Keenan and the daughter of the late Muriel Keenan. It's a shame sometimes how life is short lived but God has his reasons. God was ready for John to become his angel and that he is. He is now in heaven probably drinking hot tea with granny or moo moo is driving him crazy. Whichever it is John will be sadly missed by all . Uncle Rusty and Wendy stay strong and keep telling your jokes . I love y'all very much. And hope too see y'all soon.

Irene Ogden

November 24, 2016

My name is Irene L. Ogden. John was my grand-son Cris Coakley's best man at his wedding. We all loved John. He was smart and a great boy.

Carol Allison

November 23, 2016

I did not know John but Rusty is a friend I will always treasure and his Aunt Jane and Kathy are very special to me.John will be in my prayers.May the angels lead him into Paradise. God be with you all.
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Monica Stevens

November 23, 2016

May God's love carry you through this time when all of our hearts are heavy. Know that he had a special place in our hearts.

Michael, Shelley, Jay and Parker Garvin

November 23, 2016

Johnny was a great person and loved by all. He will definitely be missed. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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