Bland McKeown

Bland McKeown, age 91, of Middleton, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at Dogwood Assisted Living Center in Corinth, MS.

A native of Middleton, he was born May 16, 1926, son of the late Jefferson Luther McKeown and Lillie Mae Belote McKeown and lived all of his life here in the county. He was a retired truck driver and served in the US Marines. He was described by his family as being "very set in his ways and a man of few words", enjoyed horses, gardening and fishing but especially loved his family and being around his grandchildren. Mr. McKeown was a Christian in belief.

Survivors include two daughters, Dale Whitten of Stockbridge, GA and Kathy Jane (Doug) Nestlehutt of Palmetto, GA; six grandchildren, Shannon Nestlehutt, Jody Whitten, Cory Nestlehutt, Joshua and Jeremy Whitten and Jessica Cohran; 8 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a 3 sisters, Lucille Spalaine, Jewell Robinson and Blanche Maxwell; and 2 brothers, Ray and Roy McKeown.