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    Michael Dallas Keating, 
    84, of Huntington, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012 at the Huntington 
    Veterans Administration Medical Center.  Funeral service will be 
    conducted on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Reger Funeral Chapel 
    by Rev. Stephen Day. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park, Ashland, 
    KY.  Michael was retired from Pilgrim Glass and a veteran of WWII 
    having served in the US Navy. He was an avid bowler, fisherman and hunter.  
    He was born on November 6, 1927 in Huntington, WV the son of the late Thomas 
    and Viva Keating. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his 
    wife: Mary Magdaline Evick Keating.  Three brothers: Pat and Thomas 
    Keating and Nelson Gibson and two sisters: Oakla Gibson and Frances Darling.  
    He is survived by his companion : Anna Lee Booth of Huntington and one 
    daughters; Dee Anna Stanley of Huntington. One grandson : Gregory M. Stanley 
    of Huntington; and Debra Stanley and Kristi Gibbs both of Huntington who he 
    loved like his daughter and granddaughter ; a sister Viva Ratliff of 
    Ashland, KY; several nieces and nephews and his fishing buddies Phil, 
    Stapleton and Pleaze Workman. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at 
    the Reger Funeral Home. 
    
      
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