Richard Eugene Chittum

Richard Eugene Chittum

Richard Chittum Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 3, 2011.
Richard Eugene Chittum BRISTOL, Tenn. Richard Eugene Chittum age 82, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a retired buyer with Carrier Corporation in LaPuente for over 25 years. Mr. Chittum was a member of First Christian Church. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Marie Chittum; daughters, Linda Diane Champagne, Jerolyn Ann Chittum, Faith Lynn Dighero and husband, Oscar; son, Donald Lee Chittum and wife, Lorey; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Herb Peak officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. The arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home and Cremations Services.

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