OBITS: CHITWOOD, John M. - 4 Aug 1952 - McCreary Co, KY
Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 12:32:22 -0400
Submitted by: Bobbie Ivey-Lewallen (TNGirl@icx.net)

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OBITS FROM WEST UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNITED BAPTISTS MINUTES

Chitwood, John M.-Was born May 31, 1875, departed this life 
August 4th, 1952 at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 4 days.  

He was the son of Marion and Sarah Ann Chitwood, Johnny and 
Louisa Tramell were united in marriage December 31, 1896 
and to this union there were born 9 children, Ray and Frank 
of Winfield, Bessie Washam of Pine Knot, Ky., Bert of Stearns, 
Ky., Myrtle Coffee of Oneida, Ernest and Earl of Toledo, O., 
Silas and Caney having died in early childhood.

He leaves to mourn his passing is wife and the 7 living 
children, 1 sister, Mrs. Cinthia Cartineau of Waynesburg, Ky.,
and 16 grand children and a host of relatives and friends.

Bro. Chitwood professed a hope in Christ more than 50 years 
ago, joined the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and remained a 
faithful member until death. His seat will be vacant in the 
old church, but in our hearts there will remain many pleasant
memories of the past.

We wish to say with Sister Chitwood and the children, we feel 
your loss is great, so is ours but we are assured that our
loss is his great gain in glory.