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BORN
1964
DIED
2025
Donald Ketron Obituary
Don was preceded in death by his devoted wife and soulmate, Shirley Patterson White Ketron of Eagle Rock, Virginia; his father LB Ketron of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia; and his brother Thomas Richard "Tommy" Ketron of Leesburg, Virginia.
Don is survived by:
- Mother Mary Ketron of Leesburg, Virginia.
- Brothers: Ronnie Ketron of Warrenton, VA; Robert Ketron of Leesburg, VA; Larry Ketron (and wife Sue) of Dickerson, MD; and David Ketron (and wife Lisa) of Abbottstown, PA.
- Daughter Kimberly White-DePriest, grandsons Austin Salyards, Alex Salyards, Cullen White and great-granddaughter Gracelyn Salyards, of Eagle Rock, Virginia.
- Son Jeff Ketron and grandson Jeffrey Wayne Ketron, of Winchester, Virginia.
- Along with several nieces and nephews from across the family.
Don's wishes for his final resting place are being honored with a private family gathering. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Don's memory with donations to Disabled Veterans of America (https://www.dav.org).
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