Hugh F. Kettring

Mar 27, 1925 - Nov 4, 2009

KETTRING, HUGH, of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday at Baptist East. He was born on March 27, 1925 in South Bend, IN. Prior to graduation from high school, he enlisted in the Naval Air Corps and served until the end of World War II. He was a graduate of Indiana University and was a sales representative for US Rubber Company in the Naugahyde division for 10 years prior to moving to Louisville in 1961. He founded Derby Fabrics, Inc and on retirement, his son Bryan, took over as president.

He served as a commissioner of the City of Blue Ridge Manor for 29 years, past president of the Rotary Club of St. Matthews, past president of the Southern Fabric Distributor Association and a member of Hurstbourne Christian Church.

He is survived by his wife, who he married in 1950, the former, Avis Williams; children, Yvonne Moore (Dwain Moore) of Henry County, Alan Kettring of Louisville, Gary Kettring (Leslie) of Sarasota, FL and Bryan Kettring of Louisville; grandchildren, Andrew, Emily and Sean.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. on Saturday at Pearson's, 149 Breckenridge Lane with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. on Friday.

Memorials may go to Hospice or Salvation Army.

Sources: Ancestry.com and FindAGrave.com

08/15/2025 EJS

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