James R. Keesling, 59 MONON James R. Keesling, 59, of Monon, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at his residence. He was born March 27, 1950, in Greencastle, to the late Robert L. Keesling and Barbara L. Hughes Brenner. He attended Anderson High School. On June 13, 1992, he married Cheryl Kujawa in Monticello, and she survives. Mr. Keesling worked for Lears Heating & Cooling of Monticello as a technician and more recently for Rocket Express as a truck driver until his health forced him to retire. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Betty J. Lee (husband: Chris) of Pinellas Park, Fla.; two sons, Bill A. Vallad of Abilene, Texas and John Amerillo of Indiana; two sisters, Sherry Tash and Kathy Brandy (husband: Wayne), both of Kokomo; a brother, Joe Keesling (companion: Cindy) of Monon; and his stepfather, George "Pic" Brenner of Kokomo. Also surviving are 3 grandsons, Colton, Nathan and Callum; and 3 stepgrandsons, Ryan and Brad Mihalic and Matthew Carter. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2009, at the Monon Community Church Assembly of God. Service there 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2009, Pastor Don Newman officiating. Memorials may be made to the Monon Community Church or Trinity Mission of Lafayette.