Amos A. Keown, age 88 of Vernon, FL passed away May 19, 2012 at his residence. Survived by his beloved family. He lived here for the past 22 years coming from Battle Creek, Michigan where he worked for the V.A. Hospital. After retiring, Amos loved the outdoors working with mules, beagles and hunting. He was born November 26, 1923 in Missouri to the late Joseph and Cordelia (Fisher) Keown. Amos was of the Protestant faith and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Bonifay, Fl. He is predeceased by his loving wife Jessie Myrl Keown. He loved his two sons Gary Keown of Ft. Walton, FL and Allen Keown of Vernon, FL. He was a proud grandfather of Allen Keown of Battle Creek, Michigan and Michelle Cook of Vernon, Fl. Amos was not only a great husband and father and grandfather, he adored his five great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Brittany, Abigale, Allision, and Anna. Amos also adored his many nieces and nephews in both Michigan and Arkansas. Anyone who knew Amos will miss him dearly. The family will receive friends Monday, May 21, 2012 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 10 AM in the Chapel of Brown Funeral Home, Main Street, with the Rev. Billy Tinsley officiating. Burial will follow in the Keown Cemetery on Sylvania Road.