Mr. Lance G. Keaton, age 56, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021, after an extended illness.
Lance was a native of Douglas, a 1983 graduate of Atkinson County High School, and later graduated from Wiregrass Technical College. He was employed by Vidalia City Schools performing maintenance. Prior to that, he was employed by South Georgia State College in Douglas and moved to Vidalia in 2019. He was a member of The Sanctuary in Douglas and attended Cedar Crossing Church of God. In 2012, Lance married the love of his life, Rhanita. He enjoyed grilling and entertaining and doing for others. He was a Christian man and loved being a part of his extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Archie Keaton and Sandra Jean Kelly Keaton.
His family includes his wife, Rhanita Dees Keaton of Vidalia; two brothers, Layne Keaton and wife Toni of Pearson, GA and Larry Keaton of Columbus, GA, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 until 7:00.
The funeral service is Friday, August 13, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Pastor Steven Toole, Pastor Bob Powell and Pastor Wesley Woods officiating. Burial will follow in the Hardens Chapel Cemetery.