Touching tributes have been paid to Lowestoft Skipper John Ketteringham. Picture: Nick Butcher
- Credit: Nick Butcher
He spent 50 years breaking numerous records and battling all weathers at sea as he was named a port’s top skipper.
Now touching tributes have been paid to a long-serving fisherman from Lowestoft who has been hailed as a town hero following his death.
Family and former colleagues of John Ketteringham - known to his friends as JK - have honoured a great man who will be sadly missed.
Married for more than 50 years to his beloved Pat, Mr Ketteringham, 71, passed away on January 16.
ELIZABETHTON - Charlie âChuckâ Rhondel Richardson, age 72, of Elizabethton, passed in the arms of his loving wife, at his residence, under the care of Hospice, Tuesday, December 15th. Born and raised in Elizabethton, Chuck was born on January 19, 1948, son of Earl and Esther (Stines) Richardson. In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by sisters Lois Nave and Joyce Richardson and infant brother James Richardson; and an infant sister, Alice Richardson. Chuck was a 1966 graduate of Happy Valley High School, Elizabethton. Chuck served his country for a total of 17 years. He first served with the United States Marine Corps, Lima Company 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, serving in Vietnam 1968/1969. Chuck then served with the United States Army. Chuck was a recipient of two Purple Hearts.