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Kevin Ralph Ketcher, son of Ralph Wayne Sr. and Eleanor Sue (Trent) Ketcher was born May 14, 1962 and departed this life on February 18, 2018 surrounded by loved ones in Tulsa at the age of 55 years.
He graduated from Stilwell High School in 1980 where he loved playing football and baseball. Sodee was a hardworking individual with an impeccable work ethic. He worked at the Cherokee Nation Head Start Program approaching a 5-year anniversary on March 20, 2018. He previously held a position with the Parthenon, in Lavergne Tenn.. for 5 years, where he resided in Mt. Juliet Tenn., where he was recognized for perfect attendance. He developed this work ethic at an early age as he was recognized for perfect attendance during grade school. A characteristic Kevin possessed that we could all emulate. He always gave 150 percent to whatever he committed to – the golf tournament for family reunions, committees he served on at work going above and beyond. He hated being late and he was always early, especially for a ballgame. His hobbies included fishing, golfing, and he was an avid OU, Dallas Cowboys and Cardinals fan.
Family, relatives and friends was very important to Kevin as he held them in high regard evident of his participation in family events. He was always respectful to everyone. Sodee was a gentle, kind and loving spirit with a sense of humor that made everybody laugh. Memories of Kevin will always bring a smile.
He was preceded in death by his parents, uncle; Mike Ketcher and aunt; Kathy Hevezi.
Kevin is survived by a very loving family that includes his wife, Lisa Ketcher of the home in Tahlequah, daughter, Tina Ketcher of Mulvane, Kan., stepchildren Avery Flores, Benjamin Flores and wife Shay, Stacy Flores all of Tahlequah, grandchildren; Aleecia Ketcher, Angelina Torres, Diego Torres and Ariyanna Bales. Siblings, Bryce Ketcher and wife Shirley of Stilwell, Ralph Ketcher Jr and wife Martha of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Joey Ketcher and wife Bobbie of Stilwell, Gene Neff of Ft. Gibson, Chuck Hamlin and Holly Cobb both of Anniston, Ala., uncles Gene Ketcher and wife Pam, Ronnie Ketcher and Karen all of Stilwell, aunt Mary Jo Goodall of Waco, Texas. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many, many friends also survive him.
Funeral services were held at 1 pm on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Calvary Southern Baptist Church, Stilwell, Oklahoma with Mike Smith, Bro. Chuck Glass and Bro. Robert Ketcher officiating. Interment followed at Tyler Springs Cemetery, Stilwell, Oklahoma