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In memory of
William "Rusty" Russell McKeown
March 10, 1965 - June 8, 2025
Mar 10, 1965 - Jun 8, 2025
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Obituary
William Russell McKeown (“Rusty” or “Rus”), age 60, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2025, following a heart-related condition.
Russell was born on March 10, 1965, to Curtis McKeown and Ann Rompf. The eldest of his siblings, he grew up with a deep sense of responsibility and a heart for family—qualities that would become defining threads throughout his life.
Russell worked for 26 years at LIFE Outreach International, where he served faithfully …
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Went and saw Pillar (Christian rock band) last nite in Dallas,TX.,they had a documentary on the band,and in the Tulsa s…
Went and saw Pillar (Christian rock band) last nite in Dallas,TX.,they had a documentary on the ban…
Went and saw Pillar (Christian rock band) last nite in Dallas,TX…
Working together at Long John Silvers as teens. He was always easy to see over the fryers when working a busy Friday. …
Working together at Long John Silvers as teens. He was always easy to see over the fryers when wor…
Working together at Long John Silvers as teens. He was always ea…
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What were Rusty's favorite sports teams?
Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stars, and Arkansas Razorbacks.
Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stars, and Arkansas Razorbacks.
Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stars, and Arkansas Razorbacks.
What were Rusty's favorite songs or musical artists?
AC/DC and Van Halen. But also Christian rock bands like The Protest, Chaotic Resembl…
AC/DC and Van Halen. But also Christian rock bands like The Protest, Chaotic Resemblance, GFM,…
AC/DC and Van Halen. But also Christian rock bands like The Protest, Chaotic Resemblance, GFM, and Relent. No matter wh…
Timeline
Born
March 10th, 1965
Fort Worth, TX
Graduated from high school
1983
Got married to Sondra McKeown
June 28th, 1986
Survived by
Sondra McKeown
Wife
Amanda Kongvold
Daughter
Allison Johnson
Daughter
Ann Rompf
Mother
Curtis McKeown
Father
Robert McKeown
Brother
Rick McKeown
Brother
Terri Gilmore
Sister
Lacie Wheat
Niece
Derik and Alyssa Mckeown
Nephew
Matthew Gilmore
Nephew
Glory Castleberry
Niece
Tori McKeown
Niece
Diana Winslow
Mother-in-law
Dana Young
Sister-in-law
Scott Young
Brother-in-law
Natalee Young
Niece
Luke Young
Nephew
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Cause of death
Heart attack
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Alexander's Midway Funeral Home
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a donation to In Lieu of Flowers: Support for the McKeown Family.
$3,775.00
total raised
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