September 8, 1961 ~ October 28, 2024
John Keith Heil, 63, a resident of Baton Rouge, was born on September 8, 1961 and passed away on October 28, 2024. John fought a yearlong courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
John had a 40-year career as a cabinet builder and built hundreds of custom cabinets for homes and businesses in the Baton Rouge area. John was a man of many talents with a love for woodworking, classic cars, and riding motorcycles.
He is survived by his son Jonathon Simpson.
John was preceded in death by his father Barry W. Heil, mother Carolyn Mullins Heil, sister Sue Cutrer, and companion Tammy Dunn Simpson.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Ochsner Cancer Center oncology department, the nurses and doctors of Ochsner ICU, and the nurses at Clarity Hospice for their compassionate care in his last days.
The family will hold a private memorial at a later date.
