John Robert “JR” Keahey
John Robert “JR”  Keahey, 91, of Kemp, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, in Jacksonville. 
He was born on December 9, 1934, in Oklahoma City, OK, to John and Mary Keahey, and grew up in Dallas.
John began his career with Collins Radio in 1952 at the age of 18. In 1953, he joined the Navy Reserves and was later inducted into the  United  States  Army  in  1957.  Following  his honorable discharge from the Army, John returned to Collins Radio, which later became part of Rockwell International. During his 37-year career, he became a maintenance supervisor overseeing more than 100 employees. He was well known for his knowledge, patience, and ability to teach others. John retired from Rockwell International at the age of 55 and spent his retirement enjoying life in East Texas.
John found great joy in the simple things in life. He loved cooking and barbecue, spending time tinkering in his shop, and caring for his beloved pets. He also loved his animals, if there was a stray animal around they knew to come to JR’s house where they would be well cared for. 
John is survived by his children, Eric Keahey and wife Christy, Danny Craft and his wife Tonya, Suzan Johnson, and husband Leon. His grandchildren, Justin Keahey and Karlie Sneed and her husband, Ryan; his great-grand daughter, Anastasia; along with numerous other grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Sandra Keahey who passed away in January of this year, his son, Gordon Keahey, who passed away in 2011.