In Memory of
Bruce Henry
Ketchersid
Ketchersid
1960 - 2016
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Rose (Followay) Workman
"I always keep you in my heart. You had a beautiful heart for others."
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Vella Baisden Finley
"Always remember the good times !! Love and Prayers"
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Gail Copley
"Went to school with Bruce and continued to see him at the bank from time to time"
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R.I.P. You will never be forgotten but truly missed
"From marie Oreo hunter Agnes and Harry "
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BONNIE JO AND GEORGE DAMRON
"MY DEAREST COUSIN, I WILL MISS YOU AND I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU."
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Lisa Kirk Canterbury
"Sympathy and regret for your loss. Bruce will always be remembered ."
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Cheryl Compton
"Very Sorry for your loss Brad! Love you!!!😥"
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Phelisha Ross
"Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you in the days to come."
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Margie Trickled Sartin
"RIP dear friend. You had a heart of gold!! Always polite and trying too help. Yo"
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Elvis and Debra Baisden
"our prayers are with you all may you all find comfort God Bless "
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Kelly Stapleton
"You will forever be missed by many... Spread your wings and fly high Bruce"
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Yvonna Vance
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Heather Alex and Kids
"Praying for Gods comfort in this time of need! "
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Connie (Wilson)Turner
"Gone but never forgotten "
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Kandee Damron
"Prayers for the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. "
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Victoria Deskins
"Prayers for the family and loved ones of bruce.. you'll always be in my heart! "
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Obituary for Bruce Henry Ketchersid
Bruce Henry Ketchersid, 56 of Dingess departed this life peacefully on November 18, 2016.
He was born November 7, 1960 in Cook County, Illinois to Imogene Messer Ketchersid and the late Henry Ketchersid.
Bruce worked as a surface coal miner for Taywood Mining Company of Dingess. He retired in 1989 due to injury. He was a fan of 80’s rock and fast cars, especially the 1969 Camaro. Bruce enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, coaching midget league basketball in his younger years, playing and watching sports. He was an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Bulls fan. Bruce was a very passionate and caring man that enjoyed brightening people’s day with laughter and jokes.
Those left to cherish his memory include: his mother, Imogene Messer Ketchersid of Chicago, IL; the mother of his children, Truddy Ketchersid; his sons, Bradley Ketchersid and BJ Ketchersid of Logan; his grandchildren, Kylee Marie and Damien Blake; two brothers, Bert Ketchersid of Dingess, and Brian Ketchersid of Chicago, IL; two sisters, Angela (Bob) Virene of Locport, IL and Janeen (Dan) Giza of LaGrange Park, IL; 2 nieces, Meagan Baisden and Tiffany Bulthuis, and several other close family members and friends. Bruce always had a special place in his heart for the Meade family.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday November 27 at the Dingess House of Prayer with Pastor C.D. Wolford officiating. Burial will follow in the Upper Baby Meade Cemetery at East Fork of Twelve Pole.
Visitation will be from 6- 9 p.m. Saturday November 26 also at the church.
Online condolences may be left at www.jamesfh.com
Akers-James Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
He was born November 7, 1960 in Cook County, Illinois to Imogene Messer Ketchersid and the late Henry Ketchersid.
Bruce worked as a surface coal miner for Taywood Mining Company of Dingess. He retired in 1989 due to injury. He was a fan of 80’s rock and fast cars, especially the 1969 Camaro. Bruce enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, coaching midget league basketball in his younger years, playing and watching sports. He was an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Bulls fan. Bruce was a very passionate and caring man that enjoyed brightening people’s day with laughter and jokes.
Those left to cherish his memory include: his mother, Imogene Messer Ketchersid of Chicago, IL; the mother of his children, Truddy Ketchersid; his sons, Bradley Ketchersid and BJ Ketchersid of Logan; his grandchildren, Kylee Marie and Damien Blake; two brothers, Bert Ketchersid of Dingess, and Brian Ketchersid of Chicago, IL; two sisters, Angela (Bob) Virene of Locport, IL and Janeen (Dan) Giza of LaGrange Park, IL; 2 nieces, Meagan Baisden and Tiffany Bulthuis, and several other close family members and friends. Bruce always had a special place in his heart for the Meade family.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday November 27 at the Dingess House of Prayer with Pastor C.D. Wolford officiating. Burial will follow in the Upper Baby Meade Cemetery at East Fork of Twelve Pole.
Visitation will be from 6- 9 p.m. Saturday November 26 also at the church.
Online condolences may be left at www.jamesfh.com
Akers-James Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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