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William Kitchin Obituary
Virginia Beach - William Hugh "Butchie" Kitchin, III, passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife, Radi, on April 8, 2017. Born in 1941 to W. Hugh and Jakie Kitchin, Butchie was a true son of Virginia Beach. A graduate of Virginia Beach High School and the College of William & Mary, he was a surfer, lifeguard, football player and coach, weight lifter, class president, great dancer, schoolteacher, husband, father, brother, grandfather, hotelier, skinflint, bagel maker, curmudgeon (on occasion), KA brother, motorcycle rider, river rafting entrepreneur, surprise benefactor, Lou Holtz protegee, former Virginia Beach City Councilman, and most especially a strong character and loyal friend. Butchie leaves behind the love of his life, Radi, and a large number of family and friends who will forever remember him with smiles and laughter. To honor Butchie, please support Famous Uncle Al's Hot Dogs at 2828 Virginia Beach Blvd., a small locally-owned business that was one of his favorite hangouts. Plans for a celebration of life and for a football scholarship at the College of William & Mary will be announced at a later date.
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Stephen Ervin
June 21, 2025
I miss seeing Butchie. Enjoyed lots of lunches in Kitchin's Kitchen with Butchie and "Hugh Boy". Taken too soon.
john crowling
September 12, 2023
Butchie, I sure miss my times working for you at the Seahawk Motel on 26th street from 1963-1966. What wonderful memories I have of you and all the characters there.
Ron Jenkins
April 10, 2022
Coach Kitchen, you're truly missed!
Chris Dragan
September 12, 2017
I am a lucky person to have meet Butch and someone who I will always remember. He really cared about others and was willing to tell you what he really thought.
John Crowling
May 17, 2017
I worked with Butchie at the Sea hawk Motel and Kitchins Kitchen from 1963 to 1967. Butch was a fine person and a great guy to be around. I have thought about him often over the years. He will be missed by many.
Lee Whitley
April 22, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Radi and Butch's family. Our business relationship (helping with the sale of the families Duck properties) became a long-lasting friendship; he was a great guy and a person whom I admired very much.
Mark Bennardo
April 21, 2017
May God Bless Mr. Kitchen and family,
Thank you for being my school teacher.
And thank you for keeping Va. Beach Jr. High class of 1973-1974 safe. I will never forget you. Thanks for everything else you did for our city. You set the example that I try to follow everyday.
Terry Smirh
April 19, 2017
a very old friend and will be missed
David Jones
April 18, 2017
Butchie was one of the best surfer in Va Beach with the short board. Enjoyed being lifeguards with his Dad in charge. Great guy who my friend Pat Ricks had a wonderful relationship. Life was better because of him. Class of 61 Va Beach High
Jo Johnson Corso
April 18, 2017
My thoughts and prayers to the family. Many years of great memories. He will be missed.
Marilyn Rose Simpson
April 18, 2017
For the family, so very sorry for your loss!
"Bud" Fisher
April 17, 2017
.....way back "in the day"when Va Beach was truly a SAFE & FUN place..."Bill" was/is one
fine fellow....we will miss him. w/r, BF
Casey Murphy
April 17, 2017
To Meredith, Pilar and Liz,
I was very sad to hear about your Dad's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts. I will always have fond memories of spending time with your family.
Sincerely,
Casey Murphy
mike wood
April 17, 2017
a great great guy
April 17, 2017
a great guy
Frank Scarborough
April 16, 2017
Budgie was an old and dear friend and he will be missed RIP
Dickie Burke
April 16, 2017
A good man!!!!
Jimmy Bridges
April 16, 2017
To the extended Kitchen family,I send my love and condolences.
"Budgie"(for all you late-comers to the game this is Hugh,s original nick-name)was a lifelong friend,friendly rival,and one of the best genuine,human beings to ever walk the planet.A stand-up man if there ever was one.I will always miss him and,more importantly,love him.
Jimmy Bridges
Al Mailhes,Jr.
April 16, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Kitchin family from another Lou Holtz fan.
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