William W.

Chitwood

Rev. William W. Chitwood son of the late Clara Burnham Chitwood and Mose Chitwood was born in Ellington, Missouri, on August 20, 1924. He departed this life at Community Manor in Farmington, Missouri, on July 22, 2015, at the age of 90.

On November 1, 1941 in Ellington, Missouri, William was united in marriage to Alice Eloise Chitwood and to this union five children were born. She preceded him in death on December 13, 2008. William was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in WWII. William was an Assembly of God Minster for over 50 years. Over the last few years he attended Light House Temple in Ellington. William's hobbies included gardening, fishing and hunting. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and the many friends he had.

William was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three brothers, Sam, Joe and Earl Chitwood, four sisters, Cynthia Secrase, Sally Perrick, Imogene Hampton and Oneta Hampton.

Williams is survived by one son, Darel Chitwood and wife Sharyln of Tarkio, Missouri, four daughters, Sharon Chitwood of Ellington, Missouri, Margaret Chitwood of Columbia, Missouri, Clarice Chitwood of Springfield, Missouri, Connie Marquez and husband Miguel of Fredericktown, Missouri, 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren, one sister, Anna Kinnard of Ellington, mo. William will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.


Visitation: Friday, July 24th 5 to 8 PM

Funeral Services: Saturday, July 25th 10 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Ministers: Stanley Welch assisted by Geraldine Rains

Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery

Pallbearers: Grandchildren

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri