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John Calvin Ketron
1944 - 2025
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1944
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2025
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John Ketron Obituary
December 1, 1944 -
December 23, 2025
John Calvin Ketron, 81, Kingsport, TN, was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 23, 2025.
John was born in Blountville TN, on December 1, 1944, to the late Edsel H and Louise (Harlan) Ketron. He is survived by his wife Dionesia B Ketron; daughter Darlene Denton (Dustin); sons, Mark Ketron (Patricia), John Ketron (Belinda); grandchildren David, Laura, Billy, Jason (Amanda) Ketron, Davin and Dyson Denton; great grandchildren, Mason, Larson and Maeleigh Ketron.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 PM, Saturday December 27, 2025, in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the Gate City Funeral Home with Rev. Genis Butler officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Eastlawn Memorial Park, Kingsport TN.
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