Charles Ellis Ketcherside, 51, of Russellville, died Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at his home. He was born July 20, 1959, in Russellville, the son of Charles Edward Ketcherside and Martha Evelyn Willcutt Ketcherside.

He worked as a security guard for the nuclear plant and retired from the Army National Guard after 27 years 10 months. In 1993 he was a member of the Arkansas Honor Guard who marched in the Iauguration parade for President Bill Clinton. He attended Parker Hill Holiness Church, Charles was a devoted husband father, son, brother and friend to all who loved him, will carry his memory in their heart forever. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ellis Ketcherside, Ralph Willcutt, Juanita Willcutt, Fred Rodgers and Ruby Rogers.

He is survived by his wife, Leilahni Sue Ketcherside of Russellville, mother, Martha Evelyn Ketcherside of Ola, Father, Charles Edward Ketcherside of Casa, son, Scott Polk of Russellville, daughter, Sarah Ketcherside of Russellville, 4 grandchildren,Tiffany, Tristan, Noah, Rylan , 3 sisters, Teresa Crites of Greenbrier, Sandra Ketcherside of Ola, Laura Westbrook of Dardanelle, 2 brothers, Steven and John Ketcherside both of Ola, mother and father-in-law, Leroy and Elaine Brown of Atkins and numerous other dear relatives.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, November 12, 2010, at Parker Hill Holiness Church with Rev. Tim
Brimm officiating. Burial with Military Honors held by VFW Rogers-Rye Post#2283 at Pisgah Cemetery by Lemley Funeral of Atkins. Visitation is 6-8:00 PM Thursday.

Pallbearers are Steven Ketcherside, Jr., Mark Reid, Charles Palmer, Tim Rawlins, Jimmy Foster, Ryan Foster