Keith W. Parks

Keith Wesley Parks of O’Fallon, MO, passed away at the age of 89 on Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Parks; his grandchild, TJ Pigg; his parents, Robert and Hattie Parks; his daughter, Vicki Parks and his siblings, Clester Parks, Kenneth Parks, Glenn Parks, and Doris (Joe) Short.

Keith is survived by his daughter, Rochelle (David) Shrum; his grandchildren, Emily Seaman, Jordan Keene, ad Wyatt (Lena) Keene; his great-grandchildren, Vylah Rose Seaman and Paisley Lynn Keene; his brother, Jack Parks; his sister-in-law, Joan Parks; and he was an uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

Keith proudly served his country as a paratrooper in the United States Army. He belonged to the Sports Car Club of America. Racing was a great passion of Keith’s and he worked the racetracks as a corner captain, eventually passing down his love of the sport to his family who participated as he did. Keith was a member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed spending his time fishing whenever he could. CB Radios fascinated Keith. He was the proprietor of his own Citizens Band shop, Parks CB Sales and Service, for many years. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Memorials may be made in Keith's name to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Baue Funeral Homes is currently following CDC recommendations regarding mask and social distancing policies.