John R. and Helen M. CHITTY

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John CHITTY Obituary

Name: Memorial service for John R. and Helen M. CHITTY
Start: 2017-10-07T14:30:00.000Z
Location: St. Catherine's Episcopal Church

CHITTY John R. and Helen M. Chitty, lifelong residents of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on September 7, 2017 and September 13, 2017 respectively. Married 66 years, they were both graduates of Robert E. Lee High School and members of St. Catherine's Episcopal Church. Helen worked for two federal judges during her career; Judge Bryan Simpson and Judge Warren Jones. She later was employed and retired from Barnett Bank. John worked for Riverside Chevrolet (now, Nimnicht) for much of his career and later worked and retired from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. He was very involved with the Jacksonville Little League and served as North Florida's Little League District Administrator for 13 years and Florida's League President for 3 years. They will be sadly missed by their three children, Carolyn C. Hudspeth, Doris C. Keene (Bill) and John Chitty, Jr.; grandchildren, Patrick and Andrew Hudspeth and many adopted grandchildren, Godchildren, friends and family members. A Memorial Service for Helen and John will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 10:30 AM in St. Catherine's Episcopal Church, 4758 Shelby Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32210. Inurnment to follow in the church memorial garden. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Halifax Hospice, 235 Booth Rd. Ormond Beach, FL 32141. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223, www.hgmandarin.com, (904) 288-0025.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Oct. 1, 2017.

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Joy Daniel

October 15, 2017

My heart is broken to learn of Helens and Johns deaths. I lived across the street from them from 1999-2002, and they were my family away from my home state of TN, where I live now. They checked on me often, since i lived alone and then with my adopted my baby, Journey, now 16. I truly loved them and have missed them terribly since moving back home. We talked several times a week and provided support to each other when there was a need. Ill never forget hearing of how John ran over and climbed my privacy fence in pursuit of someone he saw climb into my back yard, nor how Helen and Betty Allen took me to the ER after an eye injury. They made me feel so secure, once checking on me because they noticed the blinds in the dining room had not changed in 3 days. That kind of community among neighbors is hard to find these days. I remember how frustrating it was for Helen when an injury kept her from her jazzercize for a few weeks. The memories keep flooding back. At least I know I will see them again, in heaven.

Joy Daniel

October 6, 2017

Helen was a lovely person, She was a great help to both me and my late husband,Bryan Simspon, through his last years. Always with a smile and a willingness to be of help. I am unable to be with you tomorrow but will think of her family and remember her kindness. Sincerely, Sally Simpson

Donna Allen

October 5, 2017

To the Chitty family: I never got to know your dad very well but would see him a lot of times in Publix waiting for your mom when she was at Jazzercise and he would always smile and say hello. I got to know your mom pretty well after I retired and was working at the Hallmark store. She would come in and we would chit chat about the latest goings on, etc. Of course we would also talk about her Jazzercise class which anyone who knew your mom knows how much she loved going to. She loved staying busy and was so energetic back then and full of life. I can honestly say I never saw her feeling down about anything. She was a sweet, kind, and beautiful person. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ronnie Taylor

October 3, 2017

My deepest condolences to Carolyn and her family on the loss of her parents. May they find peace knowing their loved ones are in God's loving arms.

wanda lewis

October 2, 2017

TO THE FAMILY OF JOHN AND HELEN CHITTY,THEY WHERE WONDERFUL PEOPLES AND I LOVED THEM BOTH VERY MUCH,JOHN AND I WORKED TOGETHER FOR THE SHERIFF OFFICE FOR MANY YEARS TOGETHER SIDE BY SIDE ,WE LAUGH TOGETHER AND SHARED MANY WONDERFUL YEARS TOGETHER I WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH AND WANT THE FAMILY TO KNOW I LOVE ALL OF YOU VERY MUCH. YOUR ADOPTED SISTER WANDA LEWIS AND FAMILY.

Tawanna Maxwell

October 1, 2017

My prayers go out to the Chitty family.... I worked in Court Liaison with Mr. Chitty for a couple of years... He was a kind and sweet man. He will be truly missed....

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