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James Kitts Obituary

KITTS, JAMES BOYD - age 60 of Luttrell went to be with Jesus Friday, September 4, 2009 after a long illness. He was a very devoted husband, father and grandfather who sacrificed much for his family. Boyd was a member and Chairman of the Deacons of Willow Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Cloyd "Poss" Kitts and Betty Kitts; brothers, Tommy and David Kitts; son, Brad Kitts. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Meryle Kitts; sons and daughters in law, Dwayne and Kathy Kitts, Phil and Khristy Kitts; son, Darren Kitts; brothers and sisters in law, Roy and Pat Kitts, Steve and Lana Kitts; brother, Anthony Kitts; grandchildren, Tyler, Tayte, Bethany, Reise, Zachary and Emeri Kitts; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Walker and Rev. Wayne Henderson officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at Bridges Funeral Home and proceed to Sharp Cemetery for the interment at 11:00 A.M. Active Pallbearers: Gary Anderson, Jeff, David and Jason Kitts, Jimmy Inklebarger and Dennis Dyer. Honorary Pallbearers: Tyler, Tayte, Reise and Zachary Kitts, Steve and Donald Beeler. The family will receive friends from 5-7 P.M. Tuesday at Bridges Funeral Home 5430 Rutledge Pike 523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Sep. 6 to Sep. 8, 2009.

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September 9, 2009

Meryle & family,we are so sorry for your loss.
You are in our prayers.
May God be with you all, in the days to come.
Sue,Joe Hickle & family, Luttrell

Kathryn Bates Reynolds

September 8, 2009

Meryle and Family,
I can't find words to say, that will let you know how much my heart aches for you. I love you all very much and just pray for God to wrap his arms around you and comfort you all in the days ahead. I will always remember that special couple I would see get off the High School bus at old Luttrell School, Boyd and Meryle truly a match made in Heaven.

Chad&Christy (Bates) Perry

September 8, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Darel and Rebecca Donahue

September 8, 2009

Meryle and family,

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Boyd. As hard as it is to let Boyd go we half to remember that he is not suffering anymore. Boyd is in a wonderful place. May God be with all of you during this time. If there is anything that we can do, please let us know. God bless you all. Darel and Rebecca Donahue

Mary Ann Collins

September 8, 2009

Myrle & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Boyd was a very good and kind man. My heartfelt prayers are you all of you. No words I can say can ease your pain but our Lord and Savior can heal all things. I know you will hold onto His never changeing hand at this time.
Mary Ann (Ayers) Collins

melissa Washam

September 8, 2009

I remember all the times as a kid i used to be around Jim Town and went to church with you all.Time does pass quickly but remember how much LOVE you had for each other,I never saw Boyd that he didnt ask how i was doing.I will miss him.

Teresa (Dyer) Barnard

September 8, 2009

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

TERESA (DYER) BARNARD

September 8, 2009

Meryle & Family:
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you @ this time. There really are no words to explain how good hearted and a wonderful man Boyd was, I spent my childhoood around Meryle & Boyd, I can remember when they would pick me up to go to church and those where wonderful days. Meryle, I pray that the days ahead you will have comfort of having those wonderful memories and someday we will be able to meet him on the otherside. Meryle, I hope you know how much I appreciated you and Boyd all those years I spent in Jim Town and I do love you deep down in my heart.

Judi Bateman

September 8, 2009

To the Kitts family. I judi bateman and my mother Ada Strunk are neighbors of Ron and Pat and Jason. Although we did not know James; but thru Ron and Pat and Jason we knew him by how they talked of him and the love they had for him. We are so sorry for the loss of a husband, father and grandfather and to his friends that was closed to him. Our prayers and thoughts will be with each of you as you go thru the next few days and weeks ahead. Judi Bateman and Ada Strunk (Knoxville, TN)

Jerry Lynch

September 7, 2009

Meryle & Family,, Remember all the good times you guys shared for the 40+ years, and as the song he used to have you sing,, He's a winner either way,, He truely is the winner now..

Kathy Kitts

September 7, 2009

Boyd there are no words to say how much you meant to me. I will always miss you. Life will never be the same without you. I am so thankful to be a part of your family. I have truely been blessed. I look foward to the day when we will all be together again. Till that day, I love you. Your daughter-in -law Kathy

Todd and Amanda Wolfenbarger

September 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

September 7, 2009

To the Kitts Family....Sorry, to hear of Boyd's passing, he was a wonderful person, just remember your Loss is Jesus's Gain and you will see him again one day. Our prayers are with you.

Friend's
Wolfgang & Alene Raeder

September 7, 2009

Your life is the only Bible some people read and meney people read your Bible

Blue Norton

September 7, 2009

Our deepest prayers are with you all. Boyd was a great man and he will be loved and missed by many.
Blue Norton and Family

Roy Kitts

September 7, 2009

Brother I will always love you and miss you. You were a light to all that new you. You touch so many people. You will always be in my heart and thoughts.
Love Roy

Mike,Lisa,Lindsey,Aaron,Sandy Hunley

September 7, 2009

Meryle,Dewayne,Phil,Darrin and Family,I wish that I could take away your pain and sadness, but only God can do that.Just remember that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. What a woundreful, wounderful thought to know that Boyd is with the Lord. Wher thier is no more dying, no crying, no more pain just sweet, sweet peace forever more.If we could only see what he has seen, we would not bring him back, but we can go to him.We are praying for you all, Just trust in the Lord and lean on him. We love you all and will be seeing you soon,call us if you need anything.

Boyd Bunch

September 7, 2009

sorry for you're loss we will be praying for you all

david collins

September 7, 2009

WE WILL BE THINKING ABOUT YOU ALL IN OUR PRAYERS

carla ballinger

September 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

September 7, 2009

Dad we love and miss you so much .You taught us so much but the most important you showed us the love and grace of God because no matter what we done you was their for us. Love Dwayne

Angela (McHone) Weaver

September 6, 2009

Our hearts were saddened when we got the news of Boyd's passing. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

Sincerely, John & Velma McHone & Family

Burl Tharp

September 6, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss. May God be with you all. Boyd was a good man.
Burl, Amanda, and Shauna Tharp.

Douglas Kitts

September 6, 2009

Dewayne and Phil and the family,
I am sorry to hear of Boyd's passing. He was a great person. I know he will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Danny, Tonya, Chasity, & Kendra Thomas

September 6, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will be praying for each & every one of you.

Kathy McAnally

September 6, 2009

Meryle, I'am so sorry. I know what you are going through. If their is any thing i can do please let me know. My thought's & prayers are with you....

Doug Osborne

September 6, 2009

Phil, Meryle and family. I am so sorry to read of the passing of Boyd. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Doug Osborne

Grant , Bobbie and Zaiden

September 6, 2009

Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We did not know Boyd well but know threw his bother Steve what a wonderful person he was and the lifes he touched.
Grant, Bobbie and Zaiden

Corey and Dustin

September 6, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. We hold Boyd's memories close to our heart. We will never forget his kindness .
Corey and Dustin

September 6, 2009

Meryle my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Jean Ayers DeVault

Nathan Wilson

September 6, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss,Boyd was my supervisor for several years,I have never known of a better man..Our thoughts are with you...

Dolly Young & Family

September 6, 2009

Meryle & family,sorry to hear about Boyd passing away.Known & loved both of you for years!I know how your hear is broken,as I have been there.You all are in our thoughts & prayers.May GOD BLESS & COMFORT you & your family as only HE can in the long days & nights ahead.Remember all the GOOD TIMES YOU ALL HAD FOR THEY WILL BRING YOU COMFORT.You know Boyd is no longer suffering & one day you can be together forever.Your loss is HEAVEN'S GAIN!

September 6, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Boyd & I grew up together and he was a great friend,
Danny Smith

K. Wolfenbarer

September 6, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Loretta Muncey

September 6, 2009

So sorry to hear the sad news...we will miss Boyd. If I can do anything for the family please give me a call.
My prayers are with you all.
Remember the good times and know he is in a wonderful home with Jesus.
Sending my love to the family.

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