ROBERT EDWARD “BOBBY” KEENZE

February 21, 1962 – December 9, 2019
Robert Edward Keenze, affectionately known as Bobby, passed away at the age of 57 at his home in Franklin on Monday, December 9, 2019. Bobby was a native and lifelong resident of Franklin, one of four children born to John and Verline Keenze.
Those he leaves to cherish his memory include his parents, John Keenze and Verline Simoneaux Keenze; his daughter, Lacey Keenze and husband Chad Deshotel; one sister, Rita Keenze Ware and her companion Ernie Pontiff; one brother, William “Bill” Keenze and his companion Gretchen Field; sister-in-law, Lynn Robicheaux Keenze; granddaughter, Olivia Grace Keenze Deshotel; godchildren and nephews, William Patrick Keenze and William James Keenze; and nieces and nephews, William Ollie Ware III, Ty Michael Ware, Alyson Nicole Keenze and Randi Marie Keenze.
He was preceded in death by his brother, John F. “Toody” Keenze; former wife, Johnnie Belinda Philips Keenze; brother-in-law, William Ollie Ware Jr.; his paternal grandparents, Rudy and Rita Keenze; and maternal grandparents, Vital and Esther Simoneaux.
Funeral services will be held at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2019, followed by interment in the Franklin Cemetery. Father Joel Faulk will conduct the services. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 12 p.m. until time of services.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chad Deshotel, William Patrick Keenze, William James Keenze, William Ollie Ware, III, Ty Michael Ware, Anthony Battaglio and Kenny Scelfo.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ibert’s Mortuary to help alleviate funeral expenses.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, La. 70538, (337) 828-5426.