Kessell, Theodore R. ""Joe"
Passed: 1988-01-02
Age: 83
Source: Jackson Herald
Death Notice:
Obituary Date: 1988-01-06
Information: Theodore R. ""Joe"" Kessell, 83, Hurricane, formerly of Charleston, died Saturday in Putnam General Hospital, Teays Valley, after a short illness. He was a retired axe grinder for True Temper Corp. with 44 years of service. He was a former member of Judson Baptist Church and a 36-year resident of Putnam County. Surviving: wife, Lora Kessell; sons, Raymond of Raleigh, N.C., Daniel R. of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; sisters, Edda Hall of Belle, Fredda Moore of Charleston; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service was Tuesday in Chapman Funeral Home. Teays Valley, with the Rev. Herb Capehart officiating. Burial was in Fairplain Cemetery, Jackson County.