Steven Wayne

Chitwood

Steven Wayne Chitwood, son of Della Troutman and the late Seth Chitwood, was born in Ironton, Missouri, on July 27, 1950. He departed this life at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family on December 2, 2020, at the age of 70.

On May 14, 1977, in Lesterville, Missouri, Steven was united in marriage to Cindy Lester and to this union two daughters were born. Steven was of the Christian faith. He was a member of the Boilermakers Local 27. Steven enjoyed mowing his grass, hunting and fishing, watching Westerns, playing cards, especially pitch, and being at the river or in the pool with his dog Loki. His greatest joy was playing with his grandkids.

Steven was preceded in death by his father, Seth Chitwood, his brother-in-law, David Lester and his nephew, Ryan Ratcliffe.

Steven is survived by his mother, Della Chitwood of Farmington, Missouri, his loving wife of 43 years, Cindy Chitwood of Doe Run, Missouri, two daughters, Marti Francis of Doe Run, Missouri, and Courtney Brockes and companion Nick Becker of Farmington, Missouri, one brother, Larry Chitwood and wife Gail of Phoenix, Arizona, two sisters, Judy Ratcliffe and husband John of Bonne Terre, Missouri, and Nancy Clatto of Lesterville, Missouri, 4 grandchildren, Grant Chitwood and wife Kassidy, Kobe Edwards, Olivia Brockes, and Abi Edwards, 2 great-grandchildren, Marlee and Paislee Chitwood, a host of nieces and nephews, and all of his brothers of Local 27. Steven will be deeply missed by a host of family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Masks will be required and we will be limiting how many people can be in the building at one time per the family's request.

Visitation: Monday, December 7, 2020, 11 AM – 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Minister: Pastor Mike Harrison

Burial: Rayfield Cemetery

Pallbearers: Bobby Joe Parks, Grant Chitwood, Larry Chitwood, Mike AuBuchon, Lyn Miller and Nick Becker

Honorary Pallbearers: Eugene Logan, Andy Huggins, Kobe Edwards, Graham Lester and John Ratcliffe

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to the American Heart Association

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri