Dale

Chitwood

Junior Dale Chitwood son of the late Zelma Church Chitwood and Paul Chitwood was born at Sugar Camp in Shannon County, Missouri, on May 22, 1935. He departed this life at Crocker's Country Living in Lesterville, Missouri, on June 28, 2015, at the age of 80.

On January 7, 1955 in Van Buren, Missouri, Dale was united in marriage to Ethel Turley and to this loving union four children were born. She preceded Dale in death on November 6, 1990. Dale was a Christian and he was baptized at Believer's chapel. Dale was always a hard worker, and he enjoyed fishing and hunting. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one daughter, Rebecca Chitwood, one son, Donald Chitwood, two grandchildren, Bradley Chitwood and Angie Barton.

Dale is survived by one son, Rick Chitwood of Ellington, Missouri, one daughter, Marcia Chitwood and husband Steve of Ellington, Missouri, four grandchildren, Justin (Marissa) Morey, Ashley Goodson, Rebecca Morris and Brooklynn Chitwood, eight great-grandchildren, Amber Cannady, Nicholas Barton Jacob Barton, Zowie Goodson, Brock Morey, Jaxon Goodson, Clayton Stahl and Dekyn Morey, two brothers, Eugene Chitwood of Loneview, Washington, Gale Chitwood of Bakersfield, California, and one sister, Pauline Pyrtle of Ellington, Missouri. Dale will be deeply missed by his family and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Tuesday, June 30th 5 to 8 PM

Funeral Services: Wednesday, July 1st 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Marvin Richards

Burial: Chitwood Cemetery

Pallbearers: Steve Chitwood, Justin Morey, Jeff Pyrtle, Travis Hills, Delman Hills and Dale Norris.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital