Mr. Henry L. Keen

September 19, 1952 - May 17, 2019

On Friday, May 17, 2019, Henry Lee Keen, father of 8 children, passed away at age 66. Henry Lee was born on Sept 19, 1952 in Columbus, MS to Will Keen and Luella Rush. As a young man he worked for Mitchell Construction Company and was self-employed in many endeavors. He was a bartender and worked for The Elks Lodge and Tangerine Lounge. He had a passion for music and was an avid record collector. Those who knew him got to know his cool and funny personality. They called him “Dude”. Henry Lee was involved with many social clubs and liked playing basketball. He was a passionate sports fan. He made a lasting impression on all who knew him and will be remembered for his ability to chat with anyone. He was one of a kind, known for his style of dressing, love of hats and sunglasses. Having fun and just spending time with friends was important to him. Henry Lee was proceeded in death by his father, Will Keen, his mother, Luella Rush, and brother Autry Rush. He wasn’t never married, and is survived by his Companion Dorothy Presley of Columbus, MS his 8 children, 2 daughters and 6 sons. Marcus Morris of Jackson, MS Kevin Blanche of Buffalo New York Veda Blanche of Jacksonville FL Marvin Cungious of Columbus MS Delvon Cunningham of Midtown,GA Tameka Cunningham of Columbus, MS Marcell Griffin of Columbus MS Rodriquez Nelson of Nashville Tennessee 17 Grandkids Elizabeth Cunningham, Olivia Cunningham, Marcus Morris II, Tyre'Anna Ranch, Ty'Taveon Ranch, Ty'Kerrah Ranch, Er'Anna Swain, Janyla Mays, Tamia Griffin, Abreanna Cungious, Kahliyah Cungious, Marvin Cungious II, Madison White, Tempest Blanche, Kevina Blanche, Hayden Nelson, Jay Nelson, &2 great grandkids Zayden Cungious and Cartier Blanche, His surviving siblings Willie B. Ellis(Inez) of Columbus,MS. Larry Keen(Tonya) of Atlanta GA. Timothy Rush(Linda Faye)of Jackson,MS Micheal Rush of Birmingham,AL and Autry Rush of Jackson, MS several cousins, nieces, and nephews..