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John Kitts Jr.

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John Kitts Jr. obituary, 1933-2025, Brunswick, MD

BORN

1933

DIED

2025

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Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home - Harpers Ferry

256 Halltown Rd.

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

UPCOMING SERVICE

Funeral Service

Oct. 28, 2025

5:00 p.m.

Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home

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John Kitts Obituary

John David Kitts Jr., of Brunswick Md, Husband of Lucille Virginia Kitts, died on October 17, 2025. He was 92 years old. He was the son of the late John David Kitts Sr. and Mary Edna Kitts of Leesburg Virginia. Mr. Kitts was predeceased by his daughter Marilyn Virginia Allison, Brunswick, MD, Lewis Warren Allison III, Brunswick, MD, and daughter-in-law Teressa Blickenstaff-Kitts, Shepherdstown, WV.

Mr. Kitts is survived by his wife Lucille of 72 years, his daughter Cari Michelle Kitts-Boismenu and husband Paul Boismenu, Brunswick, MD, son John Kitts and wife Anne Taylor Kitts, New Braunfels, TX, sister Mary Ellen Mabe, Leesburg, VA, son-in-law Lewis Allison, Brunswick MD, and his favorite companion his beloved dog Harley. Mr. Kitts also has eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Mr. Kitts was born in Leesburg VA and graduated from Loudoun County High School and was a member of the Future Farmers of America. Mr. Kitts enjoyed raising Black Angus Beef and won Grand Champion ribbons as a member of 4-H. Mr. Kitts worked as a diary farmer as a teenager and then worked for LB Mason and Son as a heavy equipment operator after graduation. He was employed by Eastern Airlines until he retired after 22 years of service. Following his retirement, he worked for Napa Auto Parts for 12 years.

He loved to bake cookies and preparing food for his family while spending quality time with them. He also enjoyed watching the game show Wheel of Fortune and was actually very good at answering the clues before many of the contestents. He was a lover of animals and loved feeding his best friend, dog and companion Harley. His kindness and warmth was felt by anyone who knew him. Mr. Kitts will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Services will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 5:00 P.M., at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry, WV, with Bobby Minnick officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Frederick County Humane Society, 1786 N. Market St. Frederick, MD 21701.

Condolences may be expressed at www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com John Kitts, Jr.

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Published by The Frederick News-Post on Oct. 22, 2025.

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