LAKELAND, Fla. – In loving memory of James P. Ketcham, 78, of Lakeland, Fla., formerly of LaMoille, who passed away, Monday, March 21, 2022.

Services will be private. Lakeland Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years Judy Hall, his four children, Brian (Tammy) Ketcham, Debra (Mark) Griffin, Dan (Vicki) Ketcham and Brad (Debbie) Ketcham, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two sisters, Bernice Anderson and Coreen McClure, along with many nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Amanda Ketcham, one brother, Verland, and three sisters, Ann Fultz, Jeanette Williamson and Marion Childs.

Jim started out working as a farmhand and then worked for Hart Carter Company in Mendota for 38 years holding several positions. He was a proud UAW member serving as the President for a time.

Jim enjoyed guns, grandchildren and gardening.

He will be missed. May he rest in peace.