Coach William Ketchum

Denise O'Brien To Jamie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad and all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Denise O'Brien To Jamie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad and all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Macklin Peacock You will be missed! He was my history teacher at Madison and one of my favorite teachers ever!

Debbie Macklin Peacock You will be missed! He was my history teacher at Madison and one of my favorite teachers ever!

Sharon Lycans McCoy A sad loss to the many friends of Coach Ketchum! A great man and coach that will be always remembered by the alumni of Wayne High School! Loved young people and they loved him, my husband, Ronnie McCoy thought the world of him and rightfully so!! My thoughts and prayers are with his immediate and extended family. He was loved much!

Sharon Lycans McCoy A sad loss to the many friends of Coach Ketchum! A great man and coach that will be always remembered by the alumni of Wayne High School! Loved young people and they loved him, my husband, Ronnie McCoy thought the world of him and rightfully so!! My thoughts and prayers are with his immediate and extended family. He was loved much!

Pamela Holloway Stucky Coach: I have so many wonderful memories with you. You were tough but you were a teddy bear. I know you will be missed by your family and all who know you. Bless you.

Pamela Holloway Stucky Coach: I have so many wonderful memories with you. You were tough but you were a teddy bear. I know you will be missed by your family and all who know you. Bless you.

Blaise M. Mancini He touched many lives, and guided many paths...He made a difference. He will be missed. Sincere sympathy to the family.

Blaise M. Mancini He touched many lives, and guided many paths...He made a difference. He will be missed. Sincere sympathy to the family.

Meredith Eberhart Rest in Peace Coach. You made a difference in my life and many others. Peace be with your family.

Meredith Eberhart Rest in Peace Coach. You made a difference in my life and many others. Peace be with your family.

Donna Stokes Halliday Kathy & Family, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My prayers for comfort are being said.

Donna Stokes Halliday Kathy & Family, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My prayers for comfort are being said.

Debbie Hutchinson Rest in peace Coach. Many fond memmories. My thoughts and prayers for the family.

Debbie Hutchinson Rest in peace Coach. Many fond memmories. My thoughts and prayers for the family.

From Wayne, W.Va. To Coach Ketchum's family, I was born well after Coach Ketchum left Wayne, but his passing has affected our community. Wayne High School held a moment of silence in honor of Coach Ketchum's memory prior to Friday night's home game. We asked that anyone who had played a sport for Coach Ketchum to stand before we did the moment of silence. You would be surprised how many people stood up. He left Wayne more than 45 years ago, but Wayne never forgot Coach Ketchum. Prayers and blessings to his family and loved ones.

From Wayne, W.Va. To Coach Ketchum's family, I was born well after Coach Ketchum left Wayne, but his passing has affected our community. Wayne High School held a moment of silence in honor of Coach Ketchum's memory prior to Friday night's home game. We asked that anyone who had played a sport for Coach Ketchum to stand before we did the moment of silence. You would be surprised how many people stood up. He left Wayne more than 45 years ago, but Wayne never forgot Coach Ketchum. Prayers and blessings to his family and loved ones.

Joel Staub Without Coach Ketchum I would not have survived 7th grade @ Madison Jr. High I have many fond memories of that firm but loving guidance. Today I am a school principal and his influence meant so much! I will never forget that big booming voice" Mr. Staub what do you think your doing?" Coach Heavens gain is our loss!

Joel Staub Without Coach Ketchum I would not have survived 7th grade @ Madison Jr. High I have many fond memories of that firm but loving guidance. Today I am a school principal and his influence meant so much! I will never forget that big booming voice" Mr. Staub what do you think your doing?" Coach Heavens gain is our loss!

Lisa Curtis I am so sorry. Coach will be missed by many people. he was a good man with a smile on his face all of the time.

Lisa Curtis I am so sorry. Coach will be missed by many people. he was a good man with a smile on his face all of the time.

Teresa Meddings So sorry for your loss. God Bless You

Teresa Meddings So sorry for your loss. God Bless You

Pate Parsons Mount Mike, Kathy, Franky and Jamie, I was shocked and saddened to read of Bill's passing. So many wonderful memories of family times spent together came flooding back. My deepest sympathy for your loss and my continued prayers for comfort in the following days. Love and prayers, Pate

Pate Parsons Mount Mike, Kathy, Franky and Jamie, I was shocked and saddened to read of Bill's passing. So many wonderful memories of family times spent together came flooding back. My deepest sympathy for your loss and my continued prayers for comfort in the following days. Love and prayers, Pate

Gregg Hostetler I am deeply saddened to hear of Bill's passing. I was so lucky to have had him as my first assistant principal at Madison Middle School as a beginning teacher and later at Astronaut. He was a great mentor and the type of boss everyone wanted. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family. Rest in peace, Bill.

Gregg Hostetler I am deeply saddened to hear of Bill's passing. I was so lucky to have had him as my first assistant principal at Madison Middle School as a beginning teacher and later at Astronaut. He was a great mentor and the type of boss everyone wanted. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family. Rest in peace, Bill.

Michael Folger Coach was a role model for me. He was made to be a dean. Although I felt the sting of the paddle only once, he offered me advice and guidance many more times than that. I have told many stories of him and coach Bingham. I know that I am only one of many that his life made a difference on. He truly was represented what was best in education and in life. My God take you and keep you in his arms.

Michael Folger Coach was a role model for me. He was made to be a dean. Although I felt the sting of the paddle only once, he offered me advice and guidance many more times than that. I have told many stories of him and coach Bingham. I know that I am only one of many that his life made a difference on. He truly was represented what was best in education and in life. My God take you and keep you in his arms.

H Fielding Hossley I have nothing but fond memories of Bill at Madison through the years. He was a great mentor, supportive administrator, and valued friend. My sincere sympathy to his family. I am sure he will be sorely missed.

H Fielding Hossley I have nothing but fond memories of Bill at Madison through the years. He was a great mentor, supportive administrator, and valued friend. My sincere sympathy to his family. I am sure he will be sorely missed.

Bill England Coach was a dear friend, fellow Dean and co-worker to my own mother, June England. She always held him in the highest esteem and with good reason. Fond memories came flooding back to me from my early childhood and parts of my adolescence when I heard of his passing. I specifically recall going with my parents when I was really young to visit Coach and his family in Port St. John on certain Saturdays. As the grown-ups jabbered away, I'd hang out with my buddy Franky. Literally and figuratively, Coach was a giant of a man. He seemed to always have a twinkle in his eye, a warm soul and a big, hearty laugh. Brevard County schools, but more specifically Madison's and Astronaut's faculty and students are quite fortunate to have had this man be a part of all our lives. I imagine it's possible, and maybe even probable, that he and my mom are roaming the halls upstairs somewhere, once again keeping everyone in line . My humblest condolences go out to Mike, Kathy, Jamie and especially my little buddy from childhood, Franky. Sincerely, Bill England

Bill England Coach was a dear friend, fellow Dean and co-worker to my own mother, June England. She always held him in the highest esteem and with good reason. Fond memories came flooding back to me from my early childhood and parts of my adolescence when I heard of his passing. I specifically recall going with my parents when I was really young to visit Coach and his family in Port St. John on certain Saturdays. As the grown-ups jabbered away, I'd hang out with my buddy Franky. Literally and figuratively, Coach was a giant of a man. He seemed to always have a twinkle in his eye, a warm soul and a big, hearty laugh. Brevard County schools, but more specifically Madison's and Astronaut's faculty and students are quite fortunate to have had this man be a part of all our lives. I imagine it's possible, and maybe even probable, that he and my mom are roaming the halls upstairs somewhere, once again keeping everyone in line . My humblest condolences go out to Mike, Kathy, Jamie and especially my little buddy from childhood, Franky. Sincerely, Bill England

Keith Mathews Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about ""Coach" William R. Ketchum " death. We are here to support you in your grieving process. With sincere sympathy, Will always remember his personality and that Green Hornet paddle he had! Blessing to you and yours.. Keith Mathews

Keith Mathews Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about ""Coach" William R. Ketchum " death. We are here to support you in your grieving process. With sincere sympathy, Will always remember his personality and that Green Hornet paddle he had! Blessing to you and yours.. Keith Mathews

Valeria Barton Pitoni Coach, you will be sorely missed. I know there are many, like me, for whom you were a rock in a very important time of our lives, and your legacy as a good man and a wonderful role model will live on through each and every one of us. You DID make a difference. Rest peacefully, Coach, and we'll see you again some day.

Valeria Barton Pitoni Coach, you will be sorely missed. I know there are many, like me, for whom you were a rock in a very important time of our lives, and your legacy as a good man and a wonderful role model will live on through each and every one of us. You DID make a difference. Rest peacefully, Coach, and we'll see you again some day.

Regina James So sorry for your lose. Your family are in my prayers. He was a great man, I had him at Madison Middle School and at AHS.. He will be missed.

Regina James So sorry for your lose. Your family are in my prayers. He was a great man, I had him at Madison Middle School and at AHS.. He will be missed.

Teri jabbari Thinking of your family. My prayers are with you all.

Teri jabbari Thinking of your family. My prayers are with you all.

Mike Queen Coach was such an influence on all of us kids growing up in Wayne, WV. Along with some of our dads, he help get Little League started in our town. He was there for all of us every day all summer long.

Mike Queen Coach was such an influence on all of us kids growing up in Wayne, WV. Along with some of our dads, he help get Little League started in our town. He was there for all of us every day all summer long.

Eric Rhodes

Eric Rhodes

Cheryl Helms

Cheryl Helms