Leland Keeling

February 9, 1948 - February 5, 2021

Mr. Leland Keeling, age 72 of Pottsville Community went to his heavenly home on February 5, 2021 at 10:13 am. Leland was born in Fulton, Kentucky on February 9, 1948 to Milton “M.R.” and Dorothy Pennebaker Keeling. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and an Army Veteran serving the Vet Core in Alaska. He retired from P&L Railway after 43 years. Leland was a rich man with the love of family and friends. He lived a very passionate life doing what he loved. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and adventurer by heart. He explored these talents from the East Coast to the West Coast and the last frontier of Alaska. He spent his last days studying Native American Archelogy. Leland was a 1966 Lowes High School graduate, Regional FFA President and a Lifetime member of the NRA. Leland is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sheila Eddings Keeling; 3 Children, Angela (Kenny) Traylor of Mayfield; Lance (Emilie) Keeling of Fancy Farm and Clint (Heather) Keeling of Symsonia. 7 grandchildren, Kendra, Jaden, Logan, Luke, Isaiah, Carter and Max; one Great grandchild, Luella; Sister in law, Vickie Keeling of Hickory and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Keeling. Graveside services will be held 2 PM Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Rick Miller officiating. Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by American Legion Post #26. Due to Covid-19 the family asks that all attending to practice social distancing and to wear a mask at all times.