Artis Ray Ketron, Sr.

Artis Ray Ketron, Sr., age 74, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington KY.
Born in Whitley County, KY, he was the son of the late John and Elvie Taylor Ketron.
Artis was a proud veteran of the US Army where he made it his career to serve his country in many tours to Vietnam. He was also a faithful member of Parkway Ministries where he loved to serve the Lord.
During his retirement he served many roles in the local VFW’s around the area.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Flora Bingham; a brother-in-law, Floyd Bingham; and a great grandson, Alexander Earls.
Artis is survived by his wife, Betty Ketron of Corbin; his children, Angela Perry (Allen) of Keavy, Tammy Ball (Darrell) of Williamsburg, Artis Ketron Jr. of Corbin, and Casey Profitt of Corbin; grandchildren, Ashley Jarboe, Joshua Bignell, Ryan Ball, Jaxon Profitt, Kaitlyn Ball and Megan Ball; great-grandchildren, Collin Leizear, Isabella Carter, Jaida’Lyn Bignell, Alexis Earls, and Eleanor Ball; and a host of nieces and nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing.
Visitation will be from 11-1 pm on Saturday February 25, 2023 at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where his funeral service will be held at 1 pm. with Rev Mark Heisel officiating.
Burial will follow in the Chappell Cemetery in Keavy, KY. with Military Honors by D.A.V. Keavy Post.
Messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.