2010 Russell County Vo-Tech 1964-1971 Reunion

Pictures taken during our 2010 Reunion, and also, pictures taken from the Russell County Vo-Tech Yearbooks.

2010 Russell County Vo-Tech 1964-1971 Reunion

To Our Classmates

To those who are no longer with us... ...We remember you

To those who gave their lives for our country... ...We honor you

To those veterans who served our country... ...We salute you

To those who instructed and led us... ...We thank you

To all who celebrate our experiences... ...We embrace you

And above all, to GOD who made it all possible... ...We praise YOU



Friday, October 9, 2009

Joyce Keene Obituary

It is with great sorrow that we post the obituary of one of our fellow classmates, Joyce Keene. Please visit the Bristol Herald Courier link at the bottom of this post to leave an offering of condolence for Joyce's Family.

Joyce Austin Keene BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. Joyce Austin Keene, age 59 went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. 

She was a native of Russell County, Va., where she was a teacher at Russell County Vocational School, later teaching in Scott County Vocational School. Moving to Blountville, she retired from the Bristol, VA planning Department with over 15 years of service. She was a member of Bethel View Baptist Church and a former member of Ring's Chapel in Castlewood, Va. Joyce was very devoted to her grandchildren and her two dogs, Ebbie and Tinker. 

Survivors include her husband, Rex Allen Keene; son, Anthony Austin and wife Teresa; daughter, Amy Austin Grinstead and husband Jamey; her parents, Ralph and Jean Wallace; brother, Bill Wallace and wife Louanna; stepdaughter, Brandee Worley; stepson, Jesse Keene; four grandchildren, Kaitlyn Austin, Nikol Worley, Sara Keene and Jordin Keene; and several nieces, nephews and in-laws. 

The memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Andy Woods and Pastor George Jessee officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 7 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. Email condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mrs. Keene.