Audrey E. "Uncle Joe" Ketchesdie

Audrey E. "Uncle Joe" Ketcheside, 90, of Russellville, died Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Legacy Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born Oct. 22, 1925 in Knoxville, Ark. to Audrey E. and Ocie Smith Ketcheside. He was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers and sisters. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Barbara Ketcheside of Conway and numerous nieces and nephews who loved him deeply. Thank you to the staff of Legacy Heights and to caregivers, Pat Harris and Amanda Soltero who became his extended family. Burial in Oakland Cemetery will be private and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lori Grimes Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o UALR, 2801 South University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.