Thomas Hal Ketron, 64, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday February 17, 2010 at his residence.
Hal was born in Washington County, VA (Bristol) and lived in Kingsport all of his life. He graduated from Ketron High School in 1963. Hal was retired from Eastman Chemical Company after over 35 years of service in the crane division. Many years he coached youth baseball, girls and boys basketball in the Bloomingdale and Indian Springs area. Hal was a member of Indian Springs Christian Church, where he taught Sunday school and served as a deacon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas W. Ketron Jr. and Evelyn Wilson Ketron.
Hal is survived by his wife of over 45 years, Sue Williams Ketron of the home; two daughters, Lesley Ketron White and husband, Kevin of Kingsport, and Julia Ketron Madgett and husband, Mark of Blountville; four grandchildren, Kara White, Sara Madgett, Zachary White and Amelia Madgett; four brothers, Roger Ketron and wife, Pat of Kingsport, Bill Ketron and wife, Kathy of Kingsport, Mike Ketron and wife, Patty of Gray, and Bob Ketron and wife, Robin of Kingsport; aunt, Marietta Ketron of Kingsport; two nieces; five nephews; brother in law, Henry Williams and wife, Jill of Blountville.
The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 3 pm Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Indian Springs Christian Church. A service will be held at 3 pm in the Church with Mike Beverly, Minister and Gene Fletcher officiating. Music will be under direction of Dixie Mahaffey.
A graveside service will follow at East Lawn Memorial Park. Friends will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be sent to Indian Springs Christian Church, Project 41, 5536 Kiowa Street, Kingsport, TN, 37664 or St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Ketron family.
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From: Marietta "MayMay" Ketron
loretta6656@yahoo.com
Date: 02/20/2010
Hal was a wonderful person, I loved him dearly, I will miss him so much, Heaven gained a great person, he will always hold a special place in my heart. Love Aunt "MayMay"
From: Karen Broadwater
loretta6656@yahoo.com
Date: 02/20/2010
Sue, Julie and Leslie, I am so sorry to hear of Hal's passing, My prayers are with all of you. I know that God will wrap his arms around you and give you the love and strenght you will need in the days ahead.
From: Gaines Fields
b.fields1@charter.net
Date: 02/20/2010
Sue and Family so sorry for your earthly loss. Having the opportunity to work with Hal as a teacher, manager, but most of all a very good friend, I can say from the first time I met him I knew God placed a special person in my life that I always cherished and respected. Heaven is blessed today with his presence. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
From: Carolyn Atwell
atwellcarolyn@yahoo.com
Date: 02/19/2010
Sue&family, I am so sorry to hear of Hal's passing. Our lives really change after we loose our partners, but God wil make you stronger and give you inner peace.
Love Carolyn
From: George & Louisa Toncray
spica@chartertn.net
Date: 02/19/2010
Sue, I am so sorry to here of Hal's passing. I just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and you are in our prayers.
From: Renee Bray
rrbray@mmm.com
Date: 02/19/2010
Lesley, please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry for your loss but know that you are celebrating his ultimate healing.
From: Debbie Yeatts Sisk
pdsisk@yahoo.com
Date: 02/19/2010
Sending my prayers to you all. I feel blessed to have known Hal. He was a very special man.
From: Jewel McNutt-Garren
jg1041@yahoo.com
Date: 02/19/2010
Sue & Family: I am saddened to read of Hal passing away. Life is so different after our life partner is gone, but GOD is good and He wll comfort you as only He can. Makes heaven seem a little sweeter and closer. Prayers are with you for the days ahead.
From: Audrey Crain
audrey@eastman.com
Date: 02/19/2010
Lesley, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. From everything I've heard about him, he was a very wonderful person and I know he will be dearly missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Audrey
From: Tom Williams
volnole@aol.com
Date: 02/18/2010
Deepest condolences from an old school/community mate(Arcadia)
From: Margaret Cloninger and family
mcloninger@yahoo.com
Date: 02/18/2010
Hal was such a positive person always with a smile on his face. What an example his life was for all of us. You are all in our prayers and thoughts. He will be missed in this community. We love you all!
From: David Wright
davidhwright@hotmail.com
Date: 02/18/2010
Sorry to hear about your dad although being a Christian myself it must be comforting knowing his belief in God. I didn't know him personally but noted the info about being a deacon and sunday school teacher at his church. My sister is in ICU currently (looks like she is going to be okay) and I am spending a lot of time there but you will be in my prayers.
From: David Wright
davidhwright@hotmail.com
Date: 02/18/2010
Julia, sorry to hear about your dad although being a Christian myself it must be comforting knowing his belief in God. I didn't know him personally but noted the info about being a deacon and sunday school teacher at his church. My sister is in ICU currently (looks like she is going to be okay) and I am spending a lot of time there but you will be in my prayers.
From: Michael Greer
greer@chartertn.net
Date: 02/18/2010
Julie, I did not realize that Hal was your father. I have known and worked around him for several years. He was a great guy! My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this time.
From: Melissa & Scott Shelton
mshelton4tn@embarqmail.com
Date: 02/18/2010
Sue, Lesley, Julia, and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Hal's passing. He was such a wonderful man. You all have been in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything at all that we can do please let us know.
From: Tommy/Sandra Guy
stguy@charter.net
Date: 02/18/2010
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
From: Tracy Shuler-Peters
tracypeters@eastman.com
Date: 02/18/2010
Julia & Lesley-I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad. Hal will be remembered by all that ever met him. My heart goes out to you both, your mom, and extended family. May God Bless you and help you heal. Take care of each other.
From: Keith Hackler
khackler@eastman.com
Date: 02/18/2010
I have known Hal for "Many" Years, beginning when my brother Terry, played Little League, for Hal & Jerry Lawson. I had worked with Hal, in Maintenance at Eastman. He was probably one of my two favorite people to work with, from Flex Maintenance. As an Apprentice Mechanic, Hal was a Positive Influence, always laughing & joking, but also always teaching, & always with that same grin on his face. He will be Greatly Missed. Our Thoughts & Prayers will be with all of you, thru this Trying Time.
From: Otis Vicars
owvic@yahoo.com
Date: 02/18/2010
Hal was a great guy.It was a pleasure to know him.He did a great job with the young people.
From: Mike Dunn
mldunn@eastman.com
Date: 02/18/2010
Julia,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. May God bless and comfort you during this time. Mike
From: Sandy Richardson
srich@chartertn.net
Date: 02/18/2010
In this time of your loss
We lift you up in prayer
We pray that in your sorrow
Youíll find that God is there
And though we canít be with you
Youíre in our thoughts each day
For we will always remember you
When we kneel to pray
From: Harold Quillen
hquillen@tds.net
Date: 02/18/2010
i'm so sorry to hear about Hal
From: JoRita Plowman
loretta6656@yahoo.com
Date: 02/17/2010
God Bless each of you and may you find comfort in your time of sorrow through his love and grace.
From: Lynn Chandler
loretta6656@yahoo.com
Date: 02/17/2010
Sue and Family, Hal was a wonderful person and great inspiration to many. I am so sorry about his passing. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and courage in the days ahead. God bless each of you.
From: Leslie Laughlin Blair
lesliebblair@yahoo.com
Date: 02/17/2010
Sue,
I am SO sorry to hear of Hal's passing. It was always such a joy to see you and him together...you two had the most perfect relationship I have ever seen and I always admired that of you all. I know you know he is in a much better place and is suffering no more. My prayers are with you and your family.
Love,Leslie (Laughlin) Blair
From: Shannon Fortner Everhart
4ofharts@bellsouth.net
Date: 02/17/2010
My dad grew up with Hal and I told him of Hal's passing. He was in shock. He sends his sympathy and prayers.
From: Walker Family
walker_gang@bellsouth.net
Date: 02/17/2010
We are sending our prayers and hugs to you all.
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