William Lee Ketchum, VI, 59 of Van Buren, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020. He was a carpenter at a cabinet shop and a member of Heritage Church in Van Buren. He was preceded in death by his father William Lee Ketchum V.

He is survived by his mother Barbara Ketchum of the home; one daughter Andrea Hernandez and husband Manuel of Van Buren; three sons William Lee Ketchum VII and his wife Robin of Van Buren, Chad Lee Ketchum of Claremore, Oklahoma and Joshua Ketchum-Pittman of Florida; three sisters Darlene “Dar” Craft and her husband Earle and Debra “Debbie” Franklin all of Van Buren, Donna “Donna Sue” Ford of Wister, Oklahoma; one brother Kenneth Ray Franklin Ketchum and wife Carrie of Cedarville; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 10AM, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Gracelawn Cemetery Arbor in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.

Pallbearers will be Manuel Hernandez, Jr., Abraham Hernandez, Andrew Hernandez, Matt Franklin, William Ketchum VII, and Bobby King.

Family will visit with relatives and friends, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 6-8 PM at Ocker Funeral Home, 700 Jefferson Street.

Online tributes: www.ockerfuneralhome.com