Mr. Aaron Leroy Chitwood

Mr. Aaron Leroy Chitwood, age 70, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at his home. Born December 1, 1947 in Clarkesville, GA, he was a son of the late Hubert Herman Chitwood and Maudelee Wrighton Garner Chitwood. He was self-employed as a mobile home contractor. Family members include his wife of the home, Kathy Mize Chitwood; daughters and a son-in-law, Kim Irvin and Todd of Alto and Tonya Gunn of Alto; sons and a daughter-in-law, Shawn Chitwood and Michele of Cornelia and Stacy Mize of Toccoa; sisters and a brother-in-law, Brenda Garrett of Cornelia and Quincy Blackburn and Jason of Carlton; brother and sisters-in-law, Danny Chitwood and Janice of Clarkesville; grandchildren, Kaylie Mize, Zachary Chitwood and Courtney, Nicole Barrett and Justin, Bailey Chitwood, Brei Irvin, and Katrina Whitfield; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Marion Chitwood; and a sister, Janet Nations. Funeral services will be held at TWO O'CLOCK SATURDAY, March 10, 2018 from the Chapel of Whitlock Mortuary with the Rev. Todd McCollum and the Rev. Michael Welborn officiating. Burial will follow at Stephens Memorial Gardens. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers; Jeff Crane, Zachary Chitwood, Randal Ellard, Dale Harkins, John Patterson, and Todd Irvin. Bailey Chitwood will serve as honorary pallbearer. The family will receive friends at the mortuary from 6pm – 8pm Thursday, March 8, 2018 and from 6pm - 8pm Friday, March 9, 2018. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitlockmortuary.net Whitlock Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.