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2012
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Kenneth Sitton Obituary
Bryson City - Kenneth M. Sitton, Sr., 66, of the Sitton Creek Community, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family Saturday, September 15th, 2012. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Odis and Edna Brown Sitton. Kenneth was a retired State Law Enforcement Officer having served 14 years as a Patrolman with the North Carolina Highway Patrol and 19 years as an Inspector with the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles License and Theft Bureau retiring in January 2002, and was a recipient of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine for his dedicated service. He was of the Christian Faith. He was a member of The Sons of the Confederate Veterans. He enjoyed working outdoors and was an avid gardener.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Edith S. Camby; two brothers, Harold Sitton and D.W. (Tom) Sitton.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Hester G. Sitton; two sons, Ken Sitton Jr. and fiancée Linda Nelson of Bryson City, Bryan Sitton and Karen Towe of Clyde; three grandchildren, Travis, Brody, and Brynn Sitton; two sisters, Pat Biggs of Bryson City, and Carolyn Rowland of Asheville; two brothers, Cecil Sitton of Greensboro, and Tommy Cooper of Candler, and numerous cousins and extended family.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday in the Chapel of Crisp Funeral Home. Revs. Tim Barker and Eddie Stillwell will officiate with burial in Holly Springs Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 PM Monday at the Funeral Home.
An online register is available at www.crispfuneralhome.org
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Memories and Condolences
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4 Entries
Lorraine Johnson
September 19, 2012
Dear Hester,
All of us at Mountain Mediation Services are so sorry to hear of Kenneth's passing. Our love and care extends out to you and all your family during this sad and difficult time.
shirley Long
September 17, 2012
Sorry for you loss May God be with you all in this time of sorrow.
Gail Barker
September 16, 2012
Hester and family so sorry for your loss I enjoyed knowing Kenneth these years The Gail Barker family
Judy Roberson
September 16, 2012
Bryan and Family
I did not know your Dad but I have heard
what a wonderful person he was. I am so sorry for your loss that will change your lives forever. I pray for wonderful memories of your Dad to fill the empty
hole in your hearts.
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