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KITCHIN, Louis Virginia Beach - Louis Leonard Kitchin, 74, passed away March 13, 2010. Mr. Kitchin was born in Scotland Neck, North Carolina, to the late Louis Leonard Kitchin and Ethel Pope. Mr. Kitchin graduated from Oceana High School in Virginia Beach and attended William & Mary. He was a Veteran of the United States Army who served during the Korean Conflict. He was a Political Consultant for over thirty years. Eight of those years were spent as the Southern Political Director for the Reagan/Bush Campaigns. Lou was also a dedicated husband and father who devoted a great deal of his time to coaching sports teams as his children were growing up. Survivors include his wife Marian Dudley Kitchin, his children; Louis Kitchin of Washington, Paul Kitchin of California, John Kitchin of Georgia, Matthew Kitchin of Tennessee; his sister, Ann Midgett of Virginia Beach. The memorial service was conducted at Galilee Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Virginia Beach Rescue, P.O. Box 945, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Mar. 21, 2010.

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Rita Fink

March 29, 2010

Wow, it was bad enough you losted your mom early. I was really shocked to see your dad in here. He was way too young in my opinion. Take care all of you guys and I will certainly keep you in my prayers.

tony thompson

March 16, 2010

matthew, thinking of you and your family...tony thompson

Diane Bradshaw

March 16, 2010

Diane and Andy Bradshaw wish to express their sympathy to our son in law Matthew and his family. We love you and our prayers are with you all.

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