John Frank Keown, Jr., age 64 of Vernon, passed away Monday, July 25, 2011. Mr. Keown was born March 18, 1947 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the late John and Lois (Thompson) Keown. A former railroad brakeman, he had been a resident of Vernon since 1994, coming from Battle Creek, Michigan. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a son, John J. Keown and his aunt, Jessie Keown. Survivors include; one daughter, Kelli L. Zywiczynski of Lockport, N.Y.; Uncle, Amos Keown of Vernon, Florida; cousins, Al Keown and Gary Keown both of Vernon. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at the graveside in Keown Family Cemetery near Vernon. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692.