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Irvin Eugene “Gene” ChitwoodPassing: September 1, 2015

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Friday, September 4th @ 2:00 pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Friday, September 4th @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Friday, September 4th

MITCHELL — Irvin Eugene “Gene” Chitwood, 75, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital. 

Born October 27, 1939, in Brushy, Missouri, he was the son of Irvin E. and Goldie Rae (Woods) Chitwood.  He married Victoria Sue Johnson February 9, 1976.

He retired from the CSX Railroad as train master and was of the Methodist faith.  He was a member of Mitchell Masonic Lodge No. 228 F&AM.

Gene was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of American Legion Post No. 250.

Surviving:       wife, Victoria Sue Chitwood, Mitchell
                    children, Lisa Chitwood-Ward and husband, Mark, East Peoria,Illinois
                                         Martin Karr and wife, Wahneta, Plainfield
                                         Todd Karr and wife, Tara, Greenfield
                                         7 grandchildren
                                       12 great grandchildren
                                dog, Casey
                       siblings, Sharon Earnst
                                         Kathy Foshee
                                         Dolly Propes
                                         Barbara Earnst
                                         Sandy Smith
                                         Glenna Christy
                                         Danny Chitwood
                                         Thurman Chitwood, all of Illinois

His parents preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 4, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Brother Jim Russell officiating.  Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery with military honors accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the service on Friday at the funeral home.

 

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17 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Lisa Ward | East Peoria
    Date: March 7, 2023
    I sure miss MY FATHER, I was his only child and I love him and miss him very much. Him and my Mother Kay Myers were so good together. They never fought until Vickie had an affair with him . My mother and father loved each other until death and they died 3 months of each other. Thank goodness they talked to each other before they both passed. I love you Daddy and Mother forever missed
  2. Guest: Lisa Ward | East Peoria
    Date: March 7, 2023
    I sure miss MY FATHER, I was his only child and iv live him and miss him very much. Him and my Mother Kay Myers were so good together. They never fought until Vickie had an affair with him . My mother and father loved each other until death and they died 3 months of each other. Thank goodness they talked to each other before they both passed. I love you Daddy and Mother
  3. Guest: Lisa Ward | EastPeoria
    Date: September 29, 2015
    I miss and love you Daddy
  4. Guest: Mary Callahan | Mitchell, in
    Date: September 19, 2015
    Vickie, You and your family are in my prayers. Sorry to hear about Gene.
  5. Guest: Larry Kidwell | Bedford, In
    Date: September 3, 2015
    Vickie, Sorry to hear about Gene. Great guy. Our thoughts are with you. Larry & Judy Kidwell
  6. Guest: Janet Noe | Mitchell
    Date: September 3, 2015
    Vicky, So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers, dear friend.
  7. Guest: Mary Myers | HartsvilleTN
    Date: September 3, 2015
    My deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad! You will be in my thoughts and prayers Love Aunt Mary
  8. Guest: sandy smith | stfrancisvilleil
    Date: September 3, 2015
    I will miss you big brother. will always love you.
  9. Guest: kathy foshee | mountcarmel, il
    Date: September 3, 2015
    .he will be missed. love you big brother. keep the faith
  10. Guest: kathy foshee | mountcarmel, il
    Date: September 3, 2015
    .he will be missed. love you big brother. keep the faith (
  11. Guest: kathy foshee | mountcarmel, il
    Date: September 3, 2015
    thoughts and prayers go to the family .he will be missed. (sister)
  12. Guest: Tabitha Johnson | Indianapolis, In
    Date: September 3, 2015
    (Sandy's daughter). Thoughts and prayers are with you and family
  13. Guest: Sheri Chitwood | Elizabeth, In.
    Date: September 3, 2015
    Uncle Gene will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
  14. Guest: Brenda Hunt | Lawrenceville, Illinois
    Date: September 3, 2015
    Uncle Gene always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. Will miss him. Thinking of all of the family. Love you.
  15. Guest: Chris Creech | Lawrenceville, IL
    Date: September 3, 2015
    Uncle Gene will be missed. You are in our thoughts snd prayers.
  16. Guest: Melody Ginder | Jasper, IN
    Date: September 3, 2015
    You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
  17. Guest: Suzie Batchelor Leatherman | Mitchell, IN
    Date: September 2, 2015
    Vicky, so sorry for your loss. We used to pass your house & you & Gene would be trailing each other on your tractors mowing!! Cherish all your good times and the many memories you shared and Gene will be with you always!! Love and prayers, Suzie

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