Robert Lee Ketron

ROBERT LEE KETRON, age 74 formerly of New Paris, Ohio died Sunday, July 31, 2005 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born on January 23, 1931 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late William Samuel & Vera Olivette (Bloom) Ketron. He worked his entire life as a welder for Wallace Metal in Richmond, Indiana until they closed. Preceded in death by Wife: Betty Jean(Howard) Ketron in 2000; Son: Charles “Ed” Ketron; Daughter: Barbara J. Ketron; Sister: Susan Ketron; Half Sister: Hazel Burdette; Grandchildren: Brenda Ketron and Michael Springer.

Survived by Son & Daughter-in-law: William L. & Kathy Ketron of Albany, Indiana; Daughters & Sons-in-law: Belinda S. & Larry Baumer of Fountain City, Indiana and Patty A. & Arno Springer of Eldorado, Ohio; Sisters: Dorothy Study of College Corner, Indiana and Marjorie Ketron of Eldorado, Ohio. Fourteen Grandchildren and Nineteen Great Grandchildren. Nieces and Nephews..

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. (Ohio Time) on Thursday, August 4, 2005 at Barnes Funeral Home- 109 West Main Street-New Paris, Ohio 45347 with Pastor Justin Murphy officiating. Interment will be held in Springlawn Cemetery in New Paris. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.(Ohio Time) at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com