Clinton Wade Ketron

Clinton “Wade” Ketron, born on June 23, 1954, passed away on Tuesday, November 08, 2016 at Bristol Regional Medical Center after on extended illness. He was born and raised in Kingsport, but lived many years in Knoxville. He was employed by the City of Kingsport for 23 years. He was a graduate of Sullivan West High School and was a member of Poplar Grove Primitive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Ketron; mother, Helen Ketron; wife, Ruby Ketron; and wife, Dee Dee Ketron. He is survived by his children, Jonathan Ketron and Tommie, Brandon Ketron and Tambera, Daniel Ketron and Misty; stepchildren, Nicole French and Cody French; sisters, Pricilla Irvin and Oscar, Shirley Berry and Mike, Wanda Sissy Gilliam and Doug, Lola Mae Arnold and Albert; brother, Terry Ketron; grandchildren, Helaina, Brayden, Levi, Tyler and Jacob; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Poplar Grove Primitive Baptist Church (744 Poplar Grove Road, Kingsport, TN). The funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM with Elder Oscar Irvin and Pastor Dusty Wallen officiating. Graveside will follow the funeral service at 3:00 PM in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Ketron, Brandon Ketron, Daniel Ketron, Cody French, Terry Ketron and Steve Gardner. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and family. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Ketron.