Obituary of Lester Chitwood

Mr. Lester Lewis Chitwood, Age 88,of Barnesville passed away on Tuesday March 23, 2010 at a Barnesville Healthcare Facility. Mr. Chitwood was a native of Habersham County, but made his home here in Barnesville for a number of years. He was born to the late Mr. Charlie Franklin Chitwood and to the late Mrs. Katherine Chitwood. He was also preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters. He was a WW II Veteran of the South Pacific in the U.S. Army, and was a member, deacon, and also the president of his Sunday school class at the First Baptist Church of Barnesville. He was also a member of the American Legion. He was an inspector for the Ford Motor Company. Survivors include- Wife – Mrs. Jeanette Chitwood of Barnesville; Daughter- Jan Bearden (& Mike) of Cartersville, GA; Step-Daughter – Martha Holloway (& Robert) of Barnesville; Step- Son-Joseph Downes (& Susan) of Joplin, Missouri; 3 Grandchildren; 6 Great-grandchildren; 4 Step- grandchildren; 4 step -great grandchildren; 2 Brothers- Luther Chitwood of Calhoun, GA; Gene Daniel of Calhoun, GA; Funeral Services for Mr. Lester Lewis Chitwood will be conducted on Friday March 26, 2010 at 11:00 am in the First Baptist Church of Barnesville. Interment will be at the Forest Hill Memorial Gardens in Forest Park, GA at 2:45 pm. The family will receive friends at the Williams Funeral Home on Thursday Evening March 25, 2010 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to: The Kidney Foundation or to the First Baptist Church of Barnesville GA. 200 Zebulon, St Barnesville GA 30204. Those who would like may visit the memorial page and sign the guestbook online at www.williamsfh.net Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements 770-358-1678 Free Notice