William "Bill" Ketchem
August 28, 1937 ~ December 14, 2020
William “Bill” Ketchem, age 83, a resident of Talbott Personal Care Home, and a former resident of Philippi, passed away Monday December 14, 2020 surrounded by his daughters. Bill was born August 28, 1937 in Barbour County a son of the late Edward and Mary Eva (Daugherty) Ketchem. Surviving is-
Daughters, Kelli (Ketchem) Shomo Ganoe and husband Jim
Kimberly (Ketchem) Mitchell
Lisa (Ketchem) Brown and husband Lonny all of Philippi
Grandchildren, Rachelle “Shelly” Shomo Wolfe, Billy Lee and Jenna Brown, Parker and Maggie Mitchell
Great-grandchildren, Tyler Shomo, Madalynn and Brock Wolfe, Easton Brown
Bill was preceded in death by wife Elsie (Poff) Ketchem, Brother, Robert Ketchem, sisters, Beverly (Ketchem) Dadisman, Barbara (Ketchem) Pitman, grandson, Derek Shomo, great- grandson, Derek Wolfe.
Bill retired as a coal miner and had worked in various mines. Bill was an avid hunter, fisherman, and bowler, he enjoyed socializing with his friends and family.
Bill request for cremation will be honored. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or WV Hospice 21 E. Main St. Suite 302, Buckhannon, WV 26201. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com
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In memory of William “Bill” Ketchem, Judy Stewart Dadisman lit a candle
In memory of William “Bill” Ketchem, Judy Stewart Dadisman lit a candle
Sorry for your loss. Sending the family prayers and. Love. I will miss Bill. We always joked around. He was a sweet man libedd by his family. May the family take peace in prayer with God as there hearts try to heal. Much love
In memory of William “Bill” Ketchem, Susanl lit a candle
Dear Kelli, Lisa and Kim. I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Bill became very dear to my heart. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you and comfort you. If I can do anything at all please let me know. You are in my prayers. Sending love to each of you.
I will always have fond and funny memories of your Dad. My Uncle Bill made my childhood and adulthood special. Keeping you all in my prayers and sending much love.
Jane