Retired Sgt.Timothy Allen Keltch, 52, of Ooltewah, TN passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at home with his loving family by his side.

Tim was an amazing husband and father as well as a loving papaw.

He loved going to the beach and going out on the lake with his pontoon boat. He enjoyed eating ice cream and always doing Halloween and scary houses.

Tim Retired from the United States Army after 24 years of service.

He loved his family, friends and country. He also, enjoyed Norris Clift ministry on facebook and study time with Norris.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, David G. Keltch, James Keltch, Paul Keltch, Jimmy Keltch, Noah Keltch, and John Hancock; parents, David and Faye Keltch; father-in-law, JC Sims; brothers-in-law, Ricky and David Sims.

Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Barbara Ann Sims of Harrison, TN; daughters, Jennifer Elleen Keltch Ensley and Candace Yvonne Keltch Cronan(Anthony Cronan); son, Jacob Allan Keltch; grandchildren, Kyler Brycen Hendricks, Kolby Allan Cronan, Savannah Travis, Jaice Ensley, and Paislee Ensley; brothers, Charles Keltch, Joe Keltch(Cathy Keltch) of Spring City, TN, John Keltch of Sale Creek, TN, and Mark Keltch of Bakewell, TN; sisters, Mary Keltch Runyan of Dayton, TN, and Rosie White(Frank White) of Graysville, TN ;mother-in-law, Barbara Sims; sisters -in- law, Stephanie Bates(Paul Cantrel), Charity Orr(Jake Chancey), Ann Sims, and Erica Sims all of Harrison , TN; as well as, many nieces, nephews and friends

Visitation will be held on April 1, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Hamilton Funeral Home prior to the service in the funeral home chapel at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Norris Clift officiating.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hamilton Funeral Home, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.