Archie Ketnor Sr.

June 23, 1932 - August 10, 2018

Mr. Archie Ketnor Sr. 86, of Vancleave, MS Passed away on August 10th 2018 at his home. Mr. Ketnor was born on June 23rd, 1932 in Virginia. Mr. Ketnor loved his family and he especially enjoyed looking after his son Archie and his daughter-in-law Elizabeth. He was an animal lover and was very fond of dogs. If there was a dog that needed attention and love he was the person for the job, spoiling every one he met! Mr. Ketnor was a first-generation pogie fisherman and he loved the ocean. When he wasn’t on the boat pogie fishing he enjoyed working in his yard, spoiling his pets and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his wife Betty, his stepson John O’Conner, his parents George and Bessie Ketnor, and his brothers and sisters. He survived by his son and daughter-in-law Archie (Elizabeth) Ketnor Jr. of Vancleave, his stepdaughter Connie Douglas of Ocean Springs, his sister Emma Merchant of Wyoming. He will also be sadly missed by his grandchildren Joshua Ketnor, Olivia Ketnor, John O’Connor, Laurie Bertone, John Douglas, Joy Douglas and his 10 great grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Ketnor will be Tuesday August 14th, 2018 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with a graveside service following at 11:30 am at Serene Memorial Gardens in Moss Point, MS. You may sign the online register book for Mr. Ketnor at www.holderwellsfuneralhome.com Holder-Wells Funeral Home 4007 Main St. Moss Point, MS is in charge of the arrangements.