Ethan Ray Chitwood son of Shirley (Angel) Bailey and Leon Ray Chitwood was born in Salem, Missouri, on December 11, 1998. He departed this life in St. Francois County, Missouri, on September 28, 2017, at the age of 18.
Ethan was a senior at Bunker R-III School District. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, going mudding, riding four wheelers and spending time with his family and friends. Ethan's greatest joy was the time he spent with his son, Bryce.
Ethan was preceded in death by grandparents, Judy Bailey, Jesse and Suzie Chitwood.
Ethan is survived by his father, Leon Chitwood, his mother, Angel Bailey, his son, Bryce Lee Chitwood, his fiancé, Sara Rhine, one brother, Aaron Chitwood and sister, Gracie Maelee Chitwood all of Centerville, Missouri, and his grandfather, Leroy Bailey Sr. of Bunker, Missouri. Ethan will be deeply missed by his family, classmates and many other friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Monday, October 2nd 4 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, MO
Funeral Services: Tuesday, October 3rd 11 AM at Bunker R-III High School Gymnasium
Ministers: Pastors, Terry Sharpe and Chad Wisdom
Burial: Corridon-Reynolds Cemetery
Pallbearers: Bradley Couthren, Leroy Bailey Jr., Cameron Walker, Jared Rhine, Dylan Welch and Bobbie Joe Barnes.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: McSpadden Funeral Home for funeral expenses or St. Louis Children's Hospital