Kitchens, Samuel

Samuel Kitchens, age 59, of Riverton, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He is survived by his brother Stanley (companion September Shipman) Kitchens; four aunts Goldie Kitchens, Ruby Best, Vernice Grant, and Johnnie Caldwell, along with several cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents Hugh M. and Edna E. (Caldwell) Kitchens.

He was born on September 17, 1954 in Springfield, IL.

Sam graduated from Williamsville High School in 1972.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Riverton, IL.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens, IL.

Rev. David Beals will be officiating.

Burial of ashes will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery near Williamsville.

Memorials can be made to the family for funeral expenses.

Family is being served by Mott & Henning Funeral Home, in Athens, IL.