Jake Truman

Chitwood

Jake Truman Chitwood son of the late Etta Elizabeth Coleman and Nimrod Chitwood was born on Blair's Creek in Shannon, County, Missouri, on June 20, 1921. He departed this life at Riverways Manor in Van Buren, Missouri, on June 19, 2009, at the age of 87, one day short of 88.

Jake was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in WWII, he received a Purple Heart and was in CCC Co. 734. Jake worked at American Can Company for 30 years, after retirement he moved back to Ellington where he lived until he entered Riverways Manor Nursing Home in Van Buren. Jake enjoyed setting in the sun, walks in the park and visiting Jefferson Barracks Cemetery when he was still able to. He also enjoyed watching the Price is Right, reading Westerns and squirrel hunting.

Jake was preceded in death by his parents, Nimrod and Elizabeth Chitwood, eight brothers, Glen, Otto, Edgar, Melvon, Paul, Luther, Joe and Wilmer "Babe" Chitwood, and one sister Ethel Clark.

Jake is survived by his companion, Mavis Stout of Ellington, two sons, Kenneth Chitwood of Ellington, Fred Chitwood and wife Barbara of Ellington, one daughter, Barbara Johnson of Garwood, three grandsons, Brian Johnson, Terry Voyles and Kaiton Chitwood, one granddaughter, Jennifer Chitwood, three step-granddaugthers, Vicky Evans, Felicia Weaver and her husband Ben, and Joni Stinnett. Jake is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends who will deeply mourn his passing.

Visitation: Monday, 5 to 8 P.M.

Funeral Services: Tuesday June 23, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Pat Pyles

Burial: Chitwood Cemetery on South Road, Ellington, MO


Pallbearers: Robert Edwards, Charlie Baker, Kaiton Chitwood, Ben Weaver,

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri