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1923

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2010

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James Ketchens Obituary

JAMES HENRY KETCHENS Passed away on October 11, 2010 his 87th birthday. He was born October 11, 1923 in Memphis, Tenn. James was preceded in death by his son, Michael, his sisters Dorothy, Josephine and Rose Bell and his grandson Robert Moquin. James is survived by his daughter Carolyn Davis (IN) and step daughter Dierdre Nichols (GA), grandchildren Christine Collett (IN), Richard Moquin (KY), Larry Michael Davis (CA), Nicole Houston (IN). Nine great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. James was the owner of Ketchens Realty, a proud member of Riverside #635 Masonic Lodge, Ungava #106 Chapter of Eastern Star, NRA, and American Legion and was honored recently as one of the oldest Veterans alive from World War II, he served in the Navy. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2010 starting at 10:00 am and Funeral Services starting at 1:00 pm at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Chapel, 11500 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA. Services will be provided by Riverside #635 Masonic Lodge with Richard Bonilla Master and Rick Emmons Marshall. Private Interment will be in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA. Services entrusted to: Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Mortuary (951) 689-1441

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Oct. 14, 2010.

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Larry Hisel

October 8, 2024

Never forgotten

Larry Hisel

October 8, 2021

I miss you Mr. K

Larry Hisel

October 25, 2010

Jim was a funny man. He was a good man. Jim's son Mike and I were best of friends since 7nth grade. Jim was always there to help us out of any jam we got into, and there were a few. Jim loaned me money to buy my first pick-up truck.I have MANY fond memories of Jim, Mike,and Dorothy Ketchens.I miss them all dearly!

the mckelvy's

October 16, 2010

we wish you guys all the best. we know Grand Dad was very special and will be misses.

October 16, 2010

I worked with Jim at B of A 51 years ago. God Bless. Pauline Buswell

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