Earl Ray Ketron

Earl Ray Ketron obituary, Indianapolis, IN

Earl Ray Ketron

Earl Ketron Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by G.H. Herrmann Funeral Homes - Madison on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Earl Ray Ketron, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 7, 2025. He was born on November 30, 1951 in Bonny Blue, Virginia.
Earl dedicated several years to driving for companies including the city of Indianapolis, Mayflower, Barlett Moving Company and Good Will Industrial where he received the honor of driver of the year.
Earl loved to watch football and basket ball, he was an avid fan of the Colts and Pacers. He loved to play basketball and a competitive game of pool with his brother in law. Earl had a passion for lowrider trucks with a booming stereo system.
Earl was such a kind and loving man with a calm spirit. He was a wonderful and caring husband with a gentle soul and a truly special brother.
Earl is survived by his wife, Patricia "Patty" Ketron and their lil buddy, Chaparro; son, Aaron Ray Ketron; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; siblings, Carolyn Ketron, Judy (Leroy) Chambers, Linda (Rusty) Conrad, Debra Ketron and Jeff Ketron; aunts; nieces and nephews; several cousins and extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by parents, Carl B. Ketron and Faye (Waddell) Ketron; uncles, Leon Waddell and Ray Waddell.
Services are pending.
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