W. Jacob "Jake" Ketrow

W Jacob "Jake" Ketrow, age 59 of Maryville, passed away suddenly in Lake Tahoe on August 19, 2023. He was the former owner of Jakes Place and Jakes Courtyard. He loved helping people, feeding people and just being around people. He is survived by his wife and partner, Lisa Ketrow; 3 children, Marcella Sercovich married to Jacob Sercovich, Tyler Claycomb partner Travis Wood of Gates, NC, Spencer Claycomb married to Megan Claycomb of Rockford, Tn; and like a son, Timothy Tincher married to Jamie Tincher of Greenback, TN; he has 3 grandchildren he loved and adored, Grayson, Mallory and Turk. Family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the Life Event Center, 1404 Tuckaleechee Drive, Maryville, TN. The Memorial Service will follow at 1:00 PM. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com