James Frederick Keaton, 71, of Piketon, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026 at his home. He was born December 29, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Daniel Keaton and Betty Palm Keaton. On August 19, 1985 he was united in marriage to Sherlene Pratt Keaton who survives. Also surviving are his children, Erica (James) Glenn of Piketon, Roseanna (Charlie) of Georgetown, Todd Keaton of Piketon and Matthew Keaton of Piketon; grandchildren, Daniel Glenn and Cody Glenn; brothers, Danny (Vicki) Keaton of Piketon and Bob (Jo) Keaton of Piketon; nephews and nieces, Susan (Scott) Burnett, Chad (Tevis) Keaton and Ryan (Kim) Keaton; and close family friends, Amber Burton, Faith O’brien, Amanda Adams, Natasha Carter and the Carter family, the Rose family and the Heistad family.

Arrangements in care of Botkin Hornback Funeral Home in Waverly.

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