Chatham……….Leonard Parrish Keen, age 89 of Chatham died Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at his residence.

Born September 25, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Alfred Carter Keen and Margaret Nuckols Keen.  He was predeceased by a sister, Zelma Dean Fallen.  He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.  Mr. Keen was a member of Sheva Church of Christ and a retired carpenter with Blair Construction.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Ellen East Meadows Keen of the residence; one son, Leonard Lee Keen and wife, Wanda of Blairs; one daughter, Kathryn Keen Carter and husband, Dennis of Chatham; two step-daughters, Paula Meadows Fuller and husband, Richard of Chatham, and Peggy Meadows Crews and husband, Sterling of Blairs; one sister, Louise Schmeling of Iowa; six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be conducted 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Sheva Church of Christ Cemetery by Ron Voss, Minister and Larry Owen, Minister with Military Honors by American Legion Altavista Post 36 and Gretna Post 232.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .