John Chitwood, 83, of Van Buren, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. He was born June 24, 1935 in Dyer, to the late Jewell and Martha Bowlin Chitwood. He was a retired Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy, serving during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Conflict, and was a member of the Dyer United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jerie Chitwood
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth of the home; four stepsons, Keenan Winters and Shannon Winters, both of Uniontown, Jason Stamps of Wasilla, Alaska, and Darren Stamps of Van Buren; a sister Ruth Coleman of Dyer; a niece, Donna Staton of Dyer; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial graveside service with Military Honors will be 10:00 am Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the Dyer Cemetery Arbor. Cremation and services are under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren.