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“I remember going to his house and seeing the room filled with records and the music playing. I remember the times at family gatherings with his laugh...Read More »
1 of 6 | Posted by: Rusty Keatts - Mesquite, TX

“Our prayers and sympathy go out to Debi and all the family in their loss. May God comfort and bless you in the days ahead. ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: George & Maxine Powell - TX

“One of my favorite relatives and a real treasure. I looked forward to family gatherings and visiting with JD. He was very well-read on a variety of...Read More »
3 of 6 | Posted by: Trish Henderson - Corinth, TX

“In deepest sympathy for Debi Price, neice. A wonderful neice. She cared very well for J.D. who loved her. A few memories we have shared were...Read More »
4 of 6 | Posted by: John and Audrey Krones - WA

“I MET JD AT THE NURSING HOME WHERE HE LIVED FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS.I ONLY KNEW OF HIS LOVE FOR THE ARTS BY TALKING TO DEBI.IT SOUNDED TO ME THAT JD...Read More »
5 of 6 | Posted by: JERRY BOWMAN - FARMERS BRANCH, TX

“I will never forget the sheepish smile JD had on his face when I came to visit the Nursing Home. When I had his favorite Diet Coke and Sneakers he...Read More »
6 of 6 | Posted by: Debi Price - Farmers Branch, TX


1927-2011

James Dexter Keatts, 84, passed away May 24, 2011, at Prestonwood Nursing Home in Plano, where he received loving care by the staff for several years.

Funeral: Graveside Service at 2p.m., Friday, June 3, 2011 at Restland Memorial Park. Joseph Willoughby officiating.

James was a native of Texas, a caring brother and devoted uncle. J.D. was an accountant and enjoyed opera, fine arts and movie classics.
He was preceded in death by his three brothers and one sister, father and mother Jesse and Sarah Keatts, and longtime friend, James Copeland.

Survivors: Nieces, Debi Price of Farmers Branch, TX, Lorre Patrick of Grand Prarie, TX, Teresa Madera of Dallas, TX; nephews, Bryan Price of Peachtree City, GA, Ronnie Price of Greenville, TX, Rusty Keatts of Dallas, TX; and many great nieces and nephews.