Jonathan graduated as an architect from Savannah College of Art and Design where he also competed on their swim team. He was very active as a triathlon competitor and worked as a fitness instructor in the Savannah area. He also worked part-time as a waiter for Lady & Sons Restaurant.
He was a member of Duncan Park Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, H. E. Cornelius and uncle, Steven Cornelius.
Survivors include his parents, Barry and Mary Ketterer, of Chattanooga, TN, two sisters, Rebecca (Hudson) Ellis, of Ooltewah, TN, Lizzy (Brandon) Whited, of Chattanooga, TN, two nieces, Madelaine Ellis, Claire Ellis, two grandmothers, Madelaine Cornelius Box, of Chattanooga, TN, and Rita Guerra, of Smyrna, TN.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 3rd at the Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the SCAD Swim Team at 342 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia 31402.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com
Local arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421.
