Robert "Bob" Max Ketchersid

ROBERT MAX "BOB" KETCHERSID,  age 80 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at his residence. He was a native of Spring City, Tenn., former resident of Atlanta, Ga., resident of Athens, Tenn since 1986 and a son of the late Newell and Hazel Wyatt Ketchersid and preceded in death by his wife: Judith Corvin "Judy" Ketchersid and Brother: Bill Ketchersid. Bob started his career with WSB Radio in Atlanta, Ga. as a newsman and later News Director and in 1980 he became a missionary along with his wife on the Caribbean Island of Bonaire with Trans World Radio. In 1986 he moved to Athens, Tn. and was co-owner of WYXI Radio. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Athens where he served as Deacon, taught Sunday School, played in the church Orchestra, and served on many committees. He was a HAMM radio operator. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army.

Survivors: Two Sons: Robert "Rob" Ketchersid, Jr. of Athens, Tenn. and Jonathan Ketchersid Titusville, Fla.  Grandchildren: Jack Ketchersid, Kayla Ketchersid,  Kelsey Case, Darian Case, Destanie Case, Great Grandson: several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 20, 2022 in the Chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with Dr. Bill Henard and Dr. Mike Womack. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Rob Ketchersid, Jonathan Ketchersid, Randy Baker, Nelson Cope, Bill Danner, Bill Sikes, Mark Lefler, and Richard Newman.  The family will receive friends from 12-2 PM Friday in the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Athens, 305 Ingleside Ave., Athens, Tenn. 37303.  Those unable to attend may send condolences to www.laycock-hobbs.com/notices/Robert-Ketchersid Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home, Athens, Tenn. in charge of arrangements

Live stream of the service will begin at 1:55.  Follow this link to join the broadcast

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