George Lester Ketchum Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to George Lester Ketchum of Stella, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. George left this world on February 12, 2026 at the age of 97, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of George Lester Ketchum or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charlie Lendolph and Sadie Evans Ketchum; his wife Jackie Ketchum; his grandchildren, Wyatt Ketchum and Nicole Blevins; and his son-in-law Charles Morris.
He is survived by: his children, Charlie Lester Ketchum (Kathy) of New Bern, Doris Morris of Stella and George Harvey Ketchum (Debbie) of Stella; his grandchildren, Joel, Katie, Chucky, Rebecca, Peanut, Jason, Ryan, Natalie, Ashley and Garrett; and his siblings, Lenny Ketchum of Richlands, Janie Ketchum of Richlands and Doris Venezia. He is also survived by twenty-nine great grandchildren and seventeen great-great grandchildren.
