Frank Howard Ketron Sr.

Frank lived a long and beautiful life. He loved God and his family. He was employed as a rural letter carrier with the Kingsport Post Office for 40 years. Frank enjoyed storytelling, family, gardening, farming, and traveling. He was a lifelong member of Kingsley United Methodist Church.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Elbert & Annie Blanche (Howard) Ketron; two brothers, Fred Ketron and Jack Ketron; and one sister, Ruth Gibson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Betty Lou Ketron (Potts); sons, Frank Ketron Jr & wife Judy and Don Ketron & wife Cathy; daughters Pam Ketron Darnell & husband Charles and Penny Ketron Miller & husband Mike; his loving grandchildren, Ashley Stanley, Andrea Black, Kristen Ketron, Megan Ketron, Molly Ketron, Rebecca Darnell, and Jacob Darnell; five great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday (August 13, 2019) from noon to 2 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home with Reverend Ray Amos officiating. Frank will be laid to rest on Tuesday (August 13, 2019) at 3 p.m. in the Garden of Love at East Lawn Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be made to the Ketron family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the Ketron family.