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Earl McKethan Obituary

McKETHAN Brother Earl Stanford McKethan, age 73, of Westerville, OH, passed this life and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Earl, the son of the late Ernest and Ruth McKethan, was born December 16, 1937 in Linden, NC. Earl retired from the United States Air Force after 23 years of service, and had been employed at the General Electric Co. for 20 years. He was a faithful charter member of the Faith Ministries Church for 20 years. He was predeceased by his father Ernest, his mother Ruth, four brothers Felix, Ernest, Ellsworth, and Lloyd, and three sisters Jessie, Pauline, and Betty. Earl leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Kathryn; sisters, Hazel McKethan and Ella Ruth (Alex) Alford; three sons, Earl, Zachary, and Stanford McKethan; two step-children, Jerry Jamison and Alexis Gray (Wendell Rhodes); six grandchildren; five step-grand-children; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Homegoing service 11 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2011 at the Faith Ministries Church, 2747 Agler Rd., Columbus, OH 43224. Pastor C. Dexter Wise, officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Thursday, 10 a.m. until the start of service. Interment, with Military Honors, at the Dayton National Cemetery, 4100 W. Third St., Dayton, OH 45428. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St.. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 1 to Aug. 2, 2011.

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George Wagner

August 7, 2011

Kathryn and Family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss of one of God's finest gentlemen. Kathryn, we talked on your front lawn just 2 or 3 weeks ago...Earl and I did morning exercises at the Westerville Community Center. We will all miss him.
George Wagner

GEORGE CAGER

August 6, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Matthew Shaffer

August 4, 2011

It was a privalege to work with Earl over the past 10 years. He was such a wonderful person and I am deeply saddened by his passing. Please accept my condolences and know that I am praying for your family.

Crystal Robertson & Family

August 3, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sal;em & Gaynelle Stanley

August 3, 2011

Kathy, Salem & I are deeply saddened to hear of Earls' passing. I know he was a Righteous Man of God and he will be sadly missed. We will keep you in our prayers.

Penelope Alford

August 3, 2011

Aunt Kathy, Cousins Zach, Maurice and Stanley: I've admired Uncle Earl since I was a little girl. I didn't see him a lot, but I've always known that he was MY uncle and always will be. My sympathy and respect to you all.

WILL MCGHEE

August 3, 2011

I HIRED IN AT GENERAL ELECTRIC IN 1979 AND EARL WAS MY FIRST LEAD MAN. I ENJOYED WORKING FOR EARL. A GOOD MAN. GOD BLESS

Gail Abate

August 2, 2011

Kathy, So sorry to hear about Earl. Please accept my sincerest sympathy.

Bob Kimber

August 2, 2011

Kathy,Bev and I are keeping you and your family in our prayers.Earl was a good Godly man and I considered him my friend.May God comform you. Bob Kimber

Greg Mock

August 2, 2011

Mr. Earl was a great "man". He worked out daily @ the Westerville Community Center and had no problem talking to anyone that came in his path. Even through his health issues he always had a smile on his face and had no problem telling you how good God is!!! He will truly be missed and I pray for family. We both are from North Carolina so I look @ Mr.Earl as family. Thanks for taking your time with me Mr.Earl!! God Bless......

August 2, 2011

May your family find peace in knowing Earl was a man of God. Christ is the end for everyone who believes. You were good friends to us. With much love. Jean and Barry Long

August 1, 2011

Kathy......sorry to hear of your loss.We'll miss Earl.

Vito Petruzzelli
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