Gordon Richard Kitson
Gordon Richard Kitson
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He is going to be missed by his wife of 33 years, Ginger Turner Kitson; son, Zachary Kitson (Reina Cruz-Kitson), three grandsons and a granddaughter in Florida; son Christopher Nettles, and two granddaughters, Zoey Brooke Nettles and Brylee Cheyenne Richey
Gordon was born in Bedford, Ohio, raised in Tampa, Florida, and had lived in Bloomingdale for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Kitson and Dorothea Agnes Carey, as well as a half-brother. He served his country in the United States Air Force and retired from both Gulfstream Aerospace and the National Oceanic Atmosphere Administration where he was a crew chief on a hurricane plane. He was an animal lover, enjoyed golfing before he met Ginger, and enjoyed going with Ginger to the beach.
Private services at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be given to the non-profit Effingham County Animal Shelter, 307 GA Highway 119, Springfield, GA 31329.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL (912) 748-2444
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