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Don 'Red' Kittle

veteranAug 29th, 1936 - Dec 21st, 2024

 

  There will be no services.

 

      Don “Red” Kittle, age 88, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday evening, December 21, 2024, at his home.

      He was born August 29, 1936, in Flora, the son of Lee and Pansy (Cooper) Kittle.  He was united in marriage to Kathryn Henson on May 1, 1965, and together they have shared 59 years of marriage. 

      Don honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1962 during the Vietnam Era.  He had been employed by Trunkline Gas in Johnsonville, retiring after 25 years.

      He is survived by his wife: Kathryn Kittle of Flora; 2 children: Teresa Kittle of Sheffield, Alabama, and Tony Kittle of Owensville, Indiana; 2 grandchildren; and a sister: Mary Ellen (Bill) Ikemire.

      He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers: Lawrence Kittle and Everett Kittle; and a sister: Geneva Block.

      There will be no services.  Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

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Condolences

Carl and Brenda Bandy

December 23rd

We are so sad and sorry to lose our uncle, and your dad and husband. We sure loved him and always will. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap His arms around all of you and comfort you. We love you all. ❤️

Doc

December 24th

So sorry for your loss Teresa.

Rick and Trudy Zimmerman Stanford

December 24th

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

Cheryl Estheimer-McGee

December 24th

Teresa and Tony I'm so sorry for you loss. Prayers for you both.

Sharon David

December 24th

Kathryn, Teresa, Tony, and family, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.

Carl and Dana Zimmerman

December 24th

Very sad to see that Red has passed on. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kathryn and family. We couldn't have asked for any better neighbors. May his soul rest in peace.

Ron & Mary Anne Ayers

December 25th

Donna(Stanley)Griffith

December 25th

So sorry to here about Red passing Kathryn Teresa and Tony. He was always nice to me. I thought he was a good man. I'll keep you in my prayers

Dr. Robert K Jenkins

December 28th

Sending condolences, prayers and sympathy. May his memory always be a blessing.

Ruth Trowbridge

December 31st

Red and Katherine were neighbors to my parents. They were great neighbors and helped my parents in several ways.

Julie L. Adams

January 5th

Teresa, I am so sorry about your dad! You have been in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you have a better year in 2025.

Mona Bowen Zuck

January 7th

Sorry to hear about your lose. He raised two great kids and had a wonderful wife he will be missed.

 

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