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It is with great sadness that the family of Ketcher Thomas Smith announces his passing after a tremendous, lifelong battle with CDKL5 on May 26, 2021 at the age of 18
Ketcher was born in Muskogee, OK on May 6, 2003 to parents, Roger and Christie Smith. He was the Commander-in- chief of an army of people he brought together based on the premises of love, patience and kindness. His ability to shine his light on everyone he encountered without even saying a word impacted people with God-like-force
Ketcher overcame so many odds in his short time on earth. His grit served as a daily reminder to not sweat the small stuff and to "just keep swimming". If you know his Mama and Daddy, then you will know where he got his strength and witty sense of humor. He was an adventurous "foodie" and always willing to try something new to eat. Ketcher's connection with his fur brothers was amazing. His beloved Winnie always took special care of him, seen him off to school each morning and excited to greet him coming home from school. Elway and Natty enjoyed long naps with him. He was an expert snuggler and was always ready to catch a St. Louis Cardinal or Denver Bronco game with friends and family
Ketcher's most recent accomplishments were attending his Senior Prom and graduating from Muskogee High School as a member of the Class of 2021
Ketcher is preceded in death by his Papa Pat, Sr. and Mee-maw Joyce of Braggs, OK; grandparents, Papa Howard and Mee-maw Reta Tidwell of Muskogee, OK; grandfathers, Roger Smith, Sr., Tom Stillwell and Ron Ford
Ketcher is survived by his mother, Christie Smith of Muskogee, OK; father and step-mother, Roger and Lisa Smith of Muskogee, OK; brother, Jace Edwards of Muskogee, OK; step-sister, Olivia Clark of Muskogee, OK; grandparents, Papa Jim and "Gammy" Debbie Pierce of Muskogee, OK; grandmother, "Nana" Karen Stillwell of Muskogee, OK; aunt and uncle, Joanie Pierce and Ryan Williams of Muskogee, OK; cousins, Tori, Dustin, Hunter, Kolton and Adleigh Williams of Muskogee, OK; aunt, Kerri Smith of Muskogee, OK, cousins, Caden Smith and Averie Connor of Muskogee, OK; grandmother, Lindy Ford of Muskogee, OK; aunt and uncle, Matt and Chelsea Stillwell of Muskogee, OK; cousins, Evan Stillwell of Muskogee, OK; aunt and uncle, Nick and Amy Ford of Muskogee, OK; cousins, Ayden and Ava Ford of Muskogee, OK; great aunt and uncle, Doug and LeAnne Tidwell of Warner, OK; great uncles, Mark Pierce and Mike Pierce of Braggs, OK; cousins, Patrick Pierce, Chanel Williams and Serenity Williams of Omaha, NE; cousin, Corporal Austyn Crain , Baylie Crain and "Bubby" Austin Crain of Seattle, WA; cousins, Andrew and Whitney Mealer, Caden, Brice Mealer of Warner, OK; cousins, Dusty Tidwell, Autumn Kirkpatrick, Ben, Khayden, Gage Kirkpatrick of Gore, OK and long term caregiver, Jenny Turner of Muskogee, OK
Family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Cornerstone Funeral Home in Muskogee, OK
Celebration of Life for Ketcher Thomas Smith will be at 2pm, Friday, June 4, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Morgan officiating. Interment will follow at South Bethel Cemetery with Mike Knupp, Jace Edwards, Caden Smith, Matt Stillwell, Nick Ford and Ayden Ford as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Caiden Mealer, Brice Mealer, "Bubby" Austin Crain, Landry Kucera and Gage Frix.
Memorials may be made in Ketcher Smith's name to South Bethel Cemetery, PO Box 336, Braggs, OK 74423
The family's preferred florist is Poppy's Garden, 204 S. Main Street, Muskogee, OK 74401
Funeral services are under the direction of Cornerstone Funeral Home, 1830 N. York Street, Muskogee, OK. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.cornerstoneofmuskogee.com
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