Thomas J. McKeon, III of Quincy and formerly of Hamilton, IL died on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 2:51 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Thomas was born September 15, 1939 in New Brunswick, NJ, the son of Thomas J. and Florence (Quinn) McKeon, Jr. He married Marian Russo on June 15, 1963 in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Omaha, NE, and she survives.

Tom was a chemist for 24 years with The Hubinger Company, Keokuk, Iowa (now known as Rocquette). He was instrumental in starting Mississippi Blending Company, Keokuk Iowa.
In 1990 created K. T. M. Industries, Inc, a continuing Quincy business.

Tom attended Creighton University, Iowa State University, Carthage College and Western Michigan University.
He was a member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church and he was previously a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Hamilton.

Tom and his wife, Marian had Mari Crest Ceramics in Hamilton for 20 years. He loved the time he spent with his grandchildren, and his two puppies, Shadow and Daisy. Tom always looked forward to the chance to swim in the ocean, watch eagles and visit the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis. He greatly enjoyed the orchids that he and Marian grow.

In addition to his wife, survivors include his children David McKeon of Quincy; Teri (George) McKeon of Springfield, IL and Richard McKeon. Grandchildren including, Katie, Jacob and Jennifer McKeon; a brother, James Quinn McKeon of Texas and nieces and nephews also survive.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church by Rev. Dennis Hoffman. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Homeward Bound, Waggin’, Inc. or to the Quincy Handicapped Seniors Bus. www.dukerandhaugh.com