Gary Lynn Keeney, 63 of Russellville, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013, at St. Mary Regional Medical Center. He was born April 28, 1949, in Willets, California to the late Melvin Benton and Alpha Lucille Barnes Keeney. He was a retired as J.C. Westside Elementary School principal, had been an elementary principal at Bald Knob, and had taught in Paron. He was an Army veteran, a member of NRA, Retired Teachers Association, and AARP. He loved going to the shooting range, exploring different foods, and loved the southwest cultures. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Donald Keeney. Survivors include his children, Jared Keeney, Plainview, Deidre and Chris Thurman of Plainview, and Aaron Smith of Florida; two grandchildren, Adrianna and Christopher Thurman; a sister and brother-in-law. Veta and Leo Rickard of Plainview; nieces, Lisa Blankenship of Rover, Cindy Rickard of Benton, Amy Rickard of Plainview; several other great nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 4:00 p.m. at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. His cremains will be buried at Salem Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Crematory. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com