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Richard Matthew Keenum

April 23, 1946 — March 11, 2017

Richard Matthew Keenum, 70, of Summerton, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017.

He was born on April 23, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri, son of the late Bessie Busalacchi Keenum and the late Turner L. Keenum, Jr.

Richard enjoyed golfing, gambling and a good Cuban cigar. He loved to go fishing, especially around the lakes. His family will remember him as a free spirit.

He is survived by his children: Richard Huggins, Katherine Garcia and David Keenum; two stepchildren: Tracy Geuea and Scott Rush; sisters: Mary Lowe-Murphy and Sharon Lockey; brothers: Charles Keenum and Ernest Keenum; four grandsons; three nieces and five nephews.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 26, 2017 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, with a rosary at 4:00 PM, at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home West Ashley Chapel.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 27, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407.

The family invites you to join them following the service at Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club for a reception.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the family during the visitation.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted to www.mcalister-smith.com.

Arrangements entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, West Ashley Chapel, 2501 Bees Ferry Road Charleston, South Carolina, 29414, 843-722-8371.
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Sunday, March 26, 2017

3:00 - 6:00 pm

McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation West Ashley

2501 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29414

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