Mitchell D. Keeton, age 69, a resident of Bloomington Road in Salyersville, Kentucky; passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, July 6, 2025 with family and friends.
Mitchell was born November 18, 1955 in Morgan County, Kentucky the son of the late Matthew and Etta Rigsby Keeton. Also preceding in death is brother, Clifford Keeton, nephews, Kevin “George” Keeton and Austin Keeton.
Mitchell served his Country in the United States Army until being honorably discharged. He was a member of the Magoffin County Chapter D.A.V. and Salyersville Masonic Lodge #769 F&AM. Mr. Keeton was employed as a truck driver and Millwright, Millwright Local 1031, until his retirement.
Those left to mourn includes wife, Diane Patrick Keeton, whom he married August 18, 1979, daughter, Kristie Nysha Keeton Helton and husband Kerry Dale of Salyersville, Kentucky, brothers, Hobart Keeton and wife Phyllis of North Carolina, Michael Keeton of Morehead, Kentucky, grandchildren, Christian Lindsey Stacy of Salyersville, Kentucky, Kennedi Nysha Stacy of Salyersville, Kentucky, great grandchild, Tatum Gray Stacy of Paintsville, Kentucky, best friend, Mark Brown, a host of family and friends who love and miss him.
Funeral services for Mitchell D. Keeton were conducted Thursday, July 10, 2025, from the chapel of the Salyersville Funeral Home. Clergy Howard Connelley, Paul Keeton, and Justin Williams delivered comforting words on the day of service. Interment followed in the Patrick Cemetery off Bloomington Road in Salyersville, Kentucky. The Salyersville Masonic Lodge #769 F&AM conducted Masonic Rites on Wednesday evening. The Magoffin County Chapter DAV conducted Military Rites on the day of funeral service.
The Salyersville Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Online condolences, flowers, and gifts are available on salyersvillefuneralhome.com.
