He retired from IBEW Local 436 after 40 years where he worked as an electrician. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #13 of El Dorado and was of the Baptist faith.
Preceding him in death are his parents; two brothers, Jackson and Richard Chitwood; and nephew, Jack Chitwood.
Survivors include his are his son, George Chitwood (Becky); granddaughter, Lynsey Chitwood Collins (Josh); grandson, Justin Chitwood; sister-in-law, Rosa Chitwood, all of El Dorado; nephew, Herbert Chitwood, Moro Bay, AR; niece, Kelley Burson (Rick) of El Dorado; and great niece, Emma Burson.
The family extends special thanks to his caregivers at Oak Ridge Nursing Home.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Young’s.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2013, at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors with Rev. Bill Odom officiating.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 10403, El Dorado, AR 71730.
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