Tributes paid after sudden death of 'funny, caring and vibrant' grandfather as heartbroken family launch fundraising appeal
The heartbroken family of a grandfather who died suddenly have launched a fundraising appeal in a plea for help to cover his funeral costs.
Ian Keen, who was also known as 'Butch', died at his home in Stoney Lane, Bloxwich on June 14, with the cause of the 54-year-old's death still being investigated.
It came as a shock to his four daughters who say their world came crashing down when they heard the tragic news.
His funeral will be held at Streetly Crematorium on August 18 and his family have launched an online fundraising page to try and raise £4,000 so they can "give him the send off he deserves".
His daughter Hollie Keen, 30, said her father was "the life and soul of the party" and paid tribute to the "funny, caring and vibrant" man.
She said: "He was a social butterfly and would help anyone and everyone.
"He was vibrant, bubbly, caring, absolutely hilarious and one of a kind. He was a fun-loving dad and was very well known – he was a friend to many.
"His friend who had gone to visit found him and called for an ambulance.
