John Charles Ketchum, 62, of Kent, died Monday, June 11, 2018, at his home.
He was born November 15, 1955 in Akron, to Roy and Ruth (Reeder) Ketchum. He was an active person and loved to socialize with his friends and neighbors. John loved Harley-Davidson motorcycles, fast and classic cars and horse racing. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially the grandkids.
He is survived by son, John (Danielle) Ketchum II of LaGrange; daughters, Jodi Ketchum and Melissa Hilker both of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren, Nicolas Hiers II, Cameron Commisso, Ava Ketchum and Liam Ketchum; brother, Roy Ketchum II of Ohio; sisters, Donna Ketchum of Florida and Kay White of Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ruth Ketchum; and brother, James Ketchum.
Calling hours will be held 2-4 PM Saturday, June 16 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent followed by a gathering from 5-7 PM at Maple Brook at Golden Pond, 5231 Sunnybrook Road, Kent.