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James Kitchen Obituary
He was born in East Cleveland, the son of the late James H. Kitchen Sr. and Martha (Booth) Kitchen of Kirtland.
Jim was a self taught computer programmer who was internationally known. He worked full time on his own website where he designed and programmed computer games that were accessible to the blind. He was an extraordinary person who used his own disabilities to bring joy to those facing similar hardships. He could always bring a smile to your face with his quirky sense of humor, random jokes and comical taglines. Jim also served as Vice Chairman for the Geauga Metropolitan Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for many years.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his step mother Ginny Wagstaff; his sister Cynthia Kitchen; brother Glenn Kitchen; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father; his sister Katherine Ewing and his beloved companion Marcie Brown.
A memorial service to celebrate Jims' life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Cleveland Sight Center 1909 East 101st St. Cleveland, OH 44106.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060.
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Smith Ron
November 26, 2018
Jim, You will be missed. I remember talking to him on the phone in 2008 he was really fun to talk to. thanks for making such wonderful games. I will always enjoy them.
August 30, 2015
The vivualey inpaired coumity will miss him very much as we are sad to see him go. I will miss him he left his virson fo games for us to enjoy thank yot Jim. by Connie Maddox
Mickey
August 17, 2015
I admired Jim and the games that he created. He was a real pioneer for blind people using PC'S.
RIP jim, You will be missed.
August 11, 2015
Kathy, and Mariel. send our deepest. regret's to the. Kitchen family. So sorry for your loss
August 11, 2015
I remember many fun filled summers growing up at Vinks with Jim and his brother and sisters and friends Ronnie and Sonny. He said it best years later He told me Sharon,remember when we ruled the pool. I will never forget.
August 11, 2015
I will never forget several summers at Vinks when we all were growing up. He said it best years later Remeber when we ruled the pool.I will never forget his laugh and big smile. Sharon
August 10, 2015
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Jim Kitchen, my prayers go out to his family. Leggs From The Kingdom-
August 9, 2015
Jim was my neighbor on Midland Rd. Never really knew where he went to once they moved. My deepest regards to his family. So sorry for your loss.
Cindy Burger
August 7, 2015
Hi Arlene ned here. Jim will be missed I didn't know him well. I've played a game or 2 when I had windows xp.
Patti P
August 7, 2015
My heart felt prayers to the family and friends of Mr. Kitchen.
James Fleenor
August 7, 2015
Cindy - Was sorry to learn about this. Jim Fleenor - Mentor.
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