Zacharie Ketcher

Zacharie Ray Ketcher, son of Ray and Nanette Varnell Ketcher was born August 22, 1984 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and departed this life to be with our Lord on November 28, 2012 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 28 years, 3 months and 6 days. Zach was born in Tulsa, Ok, and moved to Adair County at the age of twelve and he quickly became a Zion Jet. Zach graduated from Stilwell High School and completed his associated degree in Psychology from Carl Albert State College. Zach then continued his education by attending Northeastern State University. Zach was committed to the Cherokee Childrens Mission where his love for children grew. He dedicated countless hours to further the childrens ministry that his grandparents, Jimmie and Doris Varnell, had been called to do. Through this ministry, Zach developed lifelong relationships. Zach also enjoyed swimming, fishing, and hunting. But his greatest joy came by spending time with his family. Zach and Olivia had recently begun their lived together as husband and wife on June 2, 2012. Zach loved becoming a daddy to Stella and Jaxon. Although Zachs life was short lived, he touched so many lives not only through Cherokee Childrens Mission but also everyone he met. His smile, his hugs and his heart will not be forgotten. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Doris Varnell, paternal grandparents Key and Anna Ketcher and brother Steven Charles Ketcher. Zach is survived by a very loving family that includes his wife Olivia Harris Ketcher, his children Stella Briar and Jaxon all of the home in Tahlequah, OK, his parents Ray and Nannette Ketcher, brother Danny Ketcher and wife Kay, Grandfather Jimmie Varnell, niece faith Ketcher all of Stilwell, OK. Several other relatives and many, many friends also survive him. Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Christian Worship Center, Stilwell, Oklahoma with Bro. Mack Crittenden and Sheila Crittenden officiating. Interment followed at Stilwell City Cemetery under the direction of RobertsReedCulver Funeral Home.