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Elder Philip E. Ketron
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness: and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10: 9, 10
Elder Philip E. Ketron, 57, of Hiltons, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday (February 6, 2010) at his residence after a brief illness. He devoted his life to serving and preaching the word of God. He was a member of Barkers Chapel Church in Hiltons, VA were he pastored for 7 years. He also pastored
Glenwood in Hiltons, VA for 3 years.
He retired from Eastman Chemical Company after 29 years of service. He was in the Navy from June 1972 to June 1975.
Preceding him in death was his father, O. M. Ketron; a very special mother and father in law, Roy Sampson and Kathryn Cole Sampson.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Judy Sampson Ketron, of the home; a daughter, Hope Frazier and husband Jason of Kingsport; two sons, Wade Ketron and wife Tasha of Yuma, VA and Adam Ketron and wife Angela of Hiltons, VA; five grandchildren, Jay and Ryan Frazier, Cody and Gracie Ketron and Dylan Ketron; mother, Loriane Kilgore Ketron of East Carters Valley; a sister, Syble Patterson and husband, J.R. Patterson of Bulls Gap, TN; along with several nieces and nephews; a special (like daughter), Missy Carter Hyatt and her children, Amelia, Jillian and Carter Hyatt.
The family will receive friends 4 - 7 pm on Monday February 8, 2010 at Scott County Funeral Home, 2060 US Highway 23N, Weber City.
A service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Elder Marshall Tipton, Elder Gary Cavin, and Roger Vineyard officiating and a eulogy by his sons. Music will be provided by Glory Land Express, Napier Family and The Bishop Family.
A military graveside service will follow the service at Holston View Cemetery with American Legion Post 3/265 and the VA National Guard conducting the rites.
Pallbearers will be nephews and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be David Sampson, Randall Sampson, J.R. Patterson, Jr. Vineyard and Jerry Herron.
Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Ketron family.
Go Back Carter Trent Memorials:
From: peggy taylor crt2@chartertn.net
Date: 02/14/2010
Dear Judy,I was sorry to hear of you and the family lose.Prayers for you all.peggy G taylor
From: Rick Lewis randdlewis@embarqmail.com
Date: 02/11/2010
Dear Judy our prayers and thoughts are with you and family. Jesus walked out in his garden early on Saturday morning and picked another Rose for his Bouquet, which will never fade or wilter but flourish forever more.
From: Rebecca Quillen elvis12love@yahoo.com
Date: 02/09/2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Wade and Tash, I love you all. If you need anything let me know. Your in my prayers.
From: Frances & J.W. Herron fran44@embarqmail.com
Date: 02/09/2010
Judy,
We are so sorry about Phil.We will allways remember the time we spent with Phil,at Jerry& Cindy's. Phil, will be greatly missed. I am so glad you got to spend some time at the beach with him.
LOVE FRANCES AND JAY.
From: Rachel Lane Elliott rge8151978@embarqmail.com
Date: 02/08/2010
Wade and family,
I am truly sorry to hear of your dads passing. May God comfort you and your family during this trying time.My prayers are with you.
From: Hershel and Betty Baker blbaker@eastman.com
Date: 02/08/2010
Judy we are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you throughout this difficult time.
From: Kim Baker Summey k_n_b_99@yahoo.com
Date: 02/08/2010
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during your precious loss. May God be your comfort at during this difficult time.
From: jason and amy mann amymann57@yahoo.com
Date: 02/08/2010
Judy and family, we are so sadened by the news of phillips passing he was such a kind man we will miss him dearly, but we all can have peace knowing he is with christ and he is not suffering anymore, your in our thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow.
From: Ted & Trula Carrier tandtintexas@aol.com
Date: 02/07/2010
Judy and Family, our warmest thoughts and prayers are with you. Phil was such a wonderful man, special friend, and brother in Christ. Although we will miss him, we rejoice in knowing he is with his father in Heaven he so faithly and unselfishly served..even during his own personal afflications. God Bless all of you and give you peace.
From: Christina Patterson Goodman angelchrissy@comcast.net
Date: 02/07/2010
I will miss you dearly. You have been a great roll model in my life. You are one of the strongest Christian influences in my life and I only hope that I can serve the Lord with as much faith as you.
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