- November 13, 1955 - August 1, 2016
- Charleston, South Carolina
of Robert's Passing
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“We always enjoyed going to the auctions that Robert had. He would always greet us with a smile and kind words. He will be greatly missed but fondly...Read More »
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1 of 19 | Posted by: Jim & Melanie Makeever
“I did not know of Robert's passing until I went to the Roumillat's web page to check on auctions there.To say that I was saddened would be an...Read More »
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2 of 19 | Posted by: Mary Bayasud - Charleston, SC
“We just heard about Robert's passing. We were so shocked. Robert was a good man and he will be missed greatly. Our prayers are with you all.
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3 of 19 | Posted by: Julie Grier and family (#421)
“Sorry to hear about Robert. May your fond memories sustain. You through your grief.
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4 of 19 | Posted by: Jeanette. W. Nesbitt - Awendaw, SC
“I am so Sorry for your loss! May GOD Bless you and Hild you in HIS Living arms thru this season of loss.
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5 of 19 | Posted by: David McGee - Saluda, SC
“All of the staff associated with Carriage House Auction Gallery were saddened by the sudden loss of Robert. He was indeed a fine man and will be...Read More »
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6 of 19 | Posted by: Justin Pye - Charleston, SC
“Our sincere condolences to Robert's family. His steady & hard-working personality will be missed by all who knew him. Robert's unexpected passing has...Read More »
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7 of 19 | Posted by: Ron & Jennifer Barber - SC
“Ann and Libby, So sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you in this time of sadness.Our prayers are with you.
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8 of 19 | Posted by: Chris and Judy
“The love the two of you shared with chris will live on and run deep. The support that you and chris will share will be more so important from this...Read More »
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9 of 19 | Posted by: Janine Adams - Charleston, SC
“You are a sweet brother in law and i am going to miss you god love you yvonne and chris
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10 of 19 | Posted by: tina leger - bossier city, LA
“Kindness and favors hes shown to folks here,God love youRobert and yvonne, we all will miss you so much,
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11 of 19 | Posted by: lillian "bunnie "mills mills - LA
“We loved going to his auctions. He was funny and always remembered our number 731. It was amazing. He was fun too. I remember one cold day we opened...Read More »
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12 of 19 | Posted by: JR Ryll - Summerville, SC
“We lost a very good friend. And and almost family member. We miss you so much Robby Keen. My condolences to his family
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13 of 19 | Posted by: Anna Hamer - Ridgeville, SC
“so sorry to hear about your loss.I will always remember Robert and his acceptance of me.May God bless his soul.Remember Earth has no sorrow that...Read More »
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14 of 19 | Posted by: A friend
“So sorry to hear this. Joyce and I knew Robert as an auctioneer and attended his Port City Auction House. We will miss him.
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15 of 19 | Posted by: John Braga - Johns Island, SC
“The most wonderful, skilled, genius I know. I am numb and will be for sometime. Robert was my brother-in-law and a good friend. He was the world's...Read More »
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16 of 19 | Posted by: Anita and Ferdi Thommes - SC
“I met Robert about 5 years ago when my girlfriend, my daughter and I started attending his auctions. It was our weekly high-light. He was always...Read More »
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17 of 19 | Posted by: Cynthia Holt - Summerville, SC
“I only knew him through the auction business but enjoyed going to his auctions because he was funny, personable, and very knowledgeable. He was a...Read More »
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18 of 19 | Posted by: Deb Cathers - Summerville, SC
“So sorry for your loss. Chris' coworkers and myself at The Mill are here to help in any way that we can.
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19 of 19 | Posted by: Gregg Lockhart - charleston, SC
Robert Glenn Keen, 60, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Yvonne Rea Keen entered into eternal rest Monday, August 1, 2016. His Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 5, 2016 in J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 6:00 p.m.
Robert was born November 13, 1955 in Pensacola, Florida, son of Ann Murphy Keen and the late Bobby Lee Keen. He served 28 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserves as a T/Sgt. until his retirement. He was the owner/operator of Port City Auction and was a member of the Auctioneer Association.
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Rea Keen; son, Chris Rea both of Charleston, SC; two brothers, Mike Keen of Rock Hill, SC, and Tim Keen of Holland, MI; four sisters, Denise Grey (Grant) of Daytona Beach, FL, Libby McKee (Max) of Manning, SC, Barbara Northcott (Randy) of Chesapeake, VA, and Teresa McCants (Joey) of Andrews, SC, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

