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Richard A. Kettles, born in Dell, Arkansas, December 2, 1920, one of nine children, died in Albuquerque, January 4, 2000, having resided in Albuquerque since his discharge from the Army in 1948. A World War II Veteran, his military record included being involved in loading the first atom bomb into the Enola Gay, and he will be honored for his service to his country at the World War II Memorial, which is scheduled to open in June of 2000. He was a professional truck driver for over 35 years, amassing an outstanding driving record of over 16 million safe driving miles, accident free, without so much as a traffic citation. He is survived by his wife of over 56 years, Margaret Taylor Kettles, also one of nine children; his four children, Richey Kettles and wife, Linda, Linda Kettles Brown and husband, Charles, Judy Kettles Yearly and husband, Don, and Tom Kettles and wife, Ida; 12 grandchildren, Richey, Debbie, Susie, Jessica, Cheyenne, Bill, Callie and husband, Bill, Travis, Donny, Laura and husband, Mike, Pam and fiance, J.D., Tommy and fiance, Michelle; ten great-grandchildren; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and many friends. He was a devoted family man who worked hard all his life so that his family never had to want for anything. He was greatly loved by all his family and friends, and will be sorely missed by all. His body will lie in state 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, in the Chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors. Interment with Military Honor provided by the American Legion Post 13 will follow at 12:30 p.m. in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Serving as casket bearers will be Charles Brown, Bill Galloska, Don Yearly, Mike O'Toole, Francis Johnson, and J.D. Moss. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, are in charge of arrangements.
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