Anthony (Tony) Wayne Ketron

February 18, 1959 - March 4, 2018

Anthony (Tony) Wayne Ketron, 58, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018. Tony was a lifelong resident of Bristol, growing up in Bristol, VA and then moving to Bristol, TN after his marriage. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, William Wayne Ketron and Virginia Louise Ketron, grandparents, William and Savannah Goodman and uncles William Boyce Goodman and A. Joe Goodman. Tony is survived by his loving wife, Melinda, and sons, Storm and Seth; brother, Michael Ketron and wife Marie; nieces, Kate Ketron and partner Jessica, Ally Ketron and husband Dave Stanley and son, Lyle Stanley, along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Tony most recently ran his own home inspection business, Ketron Home Inspection, and served in various capacities at the Slater Center in Bristol, TN. He was a former employee of Electrolux and Touchstone. Tony will be remembered by his family and friends as a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. They will miss his devotion, sense of humor, and love. Tony was an avid cyclist and outdoorsman. He loved animals and was devoted to his dogs, past and present, most recently, Bo. A private family service will be held graveside at Mountain View Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home (423) 989-4800 is serving the Ketron family.