Heath Alan “Biggin” Keen, 50, of Festus died July 6, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mr. Keen worked as an over-the-road truck driver. He will be remembered as a “people person” who loved his family. Born June 18, 1976, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Mickie Inez (Chandler) and John Keen Sr.
He is survived by two brothers: John (Krissie) Keen of Festus and Austin (Kortnee) Keen of De Soto; a sister: Dana Keen of Park Hills; two nieces: Kaylenn (Alex) Wellinghoff and London Keen; a nephew: Gavin Keen; and two great-nieces: Pricilla and Evelenn Wellinghoff.
He was preceded in death by a brother: John Keen; and a sister: Charlotte Keen.
A celebration of life is scheduled from 2-6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Jefferson Memorial VFW Post 3777’s Annex building, 900 VFW Drive, in Festus. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.