Jerry Donald Keesee was born December 5, 1946 in Artesia, New Mexico to J.T. and Hazel (Laman) Keesee and died on February 3, 2007. He moved to Comanche, Texas as a young boy, settling in Austin after graduating from high school. He married Janet Billings on August 5, 1967. He was employed by the State of Texas, with an emphasis on assisting the disabled. He will be remembered for his unique creativity and dedication to family and his church. He is survived by his wife of 39 years; daughters Amy (husband Brad) and Emily (husband John); granddaughters Elizabeth and Abigail; mother Hazel Brown; sister Sharon Keesee. Service will be at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Austin, 901 Trinity, on Wednesday, February 7, 2007. Graveside service follows at Austin Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the FBC Building Fund or Missions.
