Obituary and visitation details released for Clint Keown

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville’s Clint Keown, also known as Clinton Wayne Keown, has died as the result of an automobile accident in Illinois , and his obituary and visitation details were released.

According to Keown’s obituary , “He was not just a man defined by his unmatched athleticism but a soul revered for his deep love, unwavering loyalty, and the countless lives he touched beyond the arenas of sport. Clint was a legend in more ways than one—both on and off the field.”

Keown’s obituary notes his life was shaped not only by athletic accomplishments but by his dedication to faith and community. He was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and served on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club. He also committed himself to mentoring and coaching.

According to Tribute Archive , as a basketball star at Reitz Memorial High School, Clint scored 1,766 points—fourth in city history—and was named an Indiana All-Star in 1998. In football, though he only played for two years, he became an all-state wide receiver and caught the attention of scouts from major universities. Clint’s journey continued through the University of Evansville and South Carolina-Aiken, where he excelled in both basketball and baseball, earning his place in the Memorial High School Hall of Fame.

Officials note visitation will be from 12 to 7 p.m. on September 25 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 1301 South Green River Road in Evansville, where a sharing of memories begins at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 11 a.m. on September 26 until 4 p.m. when a Mass of the Resurrection will begin with Fr. Bernie Etienne celebrating. Private burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

According to Keown’s obituary, memorial contributions may be made either to Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 1301 South Green River Road in Evansville, or Memorial High School Athletic Department at 1500 Lincoln Avenue in Evansville.

Tribute Archive says services are in the care of Browning Funeral Home at 738 Diamond Ave in Evansville.

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