James Keesee

James A. Keesee, age 79, a resident of Royal Oak, passed away April 27, 2011 at his home. He was born September 18, 1931 in Mound City, IL. Mr. Keesee loved singing at church, reading and studying the Bible and sharing the Gospel of Grace. He loved traveling to Port Huron and visiting family in South Fulton, TN and Fulton, KY. He is survived by his children, Aja Keesee, Michael Tammy Keesee, Ruth Jack Dusaj, Bryan Keesee and Vera Sean Smiley; grandchildren, Marius Padieu, Jamal, Olivia, Jacob, Justin and Jenna; great grandchildren, Gabrielle, Justina, Brianca, Jamal Jr., Sade, Shequoia, Keneisha, Marius, Marrzel and Markayla; and great-great grandchildren, Nino and Manuel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Mae Keesee; parents, Albert Fredrick and Edith Keesee; and siblings, Pete and Addie. A memorial service will be held at Grace Fellowship Church, 2865 Oakwood Blvd., Melvindale, Michigan, 48122 on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.