Celebrating the life of
Alton D. Kitchings
November 07, 1923 - July 17, 2012
Alton D. Kitchings
Savannah, GA
Alton D. Kitchings, 88, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Memorial University Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He attended local schools. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in the South Pacific aboard the U.S.S. Massachusetts during World War II. He graduated from the University of Georgia Lumpkin Law School in August , 1949. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple where he served as a Sunday School teacher of various ages and also on numerous committees, including positions with the Day School.
He served as Assistant City Attorney, City of Savannah 1957-1965; President, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association 1985-1986 receiving the "Heritage Award". He was a recipient of the "Tradition of Excellence" Award from the Georgia Bar Association's General Practice and Trial Section. Also, he is listed in "Who's Who in American Law".
He is survived by his beloved wife, Gloria; daughters, Bili K. Sigmon, Rhonda K. Sutlive Charlie, Allison K. Hearn; grandchildren, Jennifer S. Thompson Robert, Ria McCall Fritts, Kason P. Fritts Whitney, Carly A. Hearn, Charlie Sutlive Nell, Mary K. Sutlive; great grandchildren, Kylie, Amelia, Ward and Mae; several nieces and nephews.
Honorary Pallbearers: Members, Savannah Bar Association.
Visitation: Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral: Friday at 11:00 a.m., Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances: Calvary Baptist Temple Television Ministry, 4625 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA, 31404, or Memorial University Medical Center - Emergency Department Renovation Fund, c/o Memorial Health Foundation, P.O. Box 23089, Savannah, GA, 31403.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
To all the Kitchings Family especialy Gloria, with all my LOVE and Prayers' from Toni X X X X X X X......
- Antoinette E DAVIES.., ,
Dear Gloria, Bili,Allison and Family, We are so sorry for your loss and pray God keeps you encompassed in his loving arms. Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you Bili and your family. Love Michele and Bill Young
- Chel and Bill Young, Savannah, GA
Wonderful man...loving husband...caring father and grandfather..... Loved his beautiful smile.... Thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow. Heaven rejoices...Earth sorrows...
- Paulette Gebhardt, Marietta, GA
Dear Gloria and Family, We were very sorry to hear about the passing of Alton.He was a good man and a fine lawyer.You will be in our prayers.
- Tom & Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Kitchings and Family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Kitchings was a man who lived what he believed. Your family has been an example of what a Christian family should look like. We will be thinking of you in the coming weeks. Sincerely, Donna H. Moody
- Donna Hutson Moody, savannah, GA
My condolences to a wonderful person. He enjoyed a long life. Of my many contacts I remember the event when he requested I act as a parliamentarian at a Calvery congregation meeting. However, I did not know he had been an assistan city attorney--as I was. Stan
- Stanley Harris, Jr., Savannah, GA
Gloria, Allison, Billi Sue, and Family: You are in our prayers. Mr. Kitchings was a good man. He will be missed but always remembered. I am honored to have known him.
- David & Sue Cannady, Savannah, GA
LOVE TO ALL!
- Beth Donnelly, Savannah, GA
Rhonda & Family, We are sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Cherish the memories, he will forever live in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Georgia Stevedore Staff, Savannah, GA
So so sorry to hear of your loss!!! My deepest and heartfelt thoughts are with you two!
- Pat Bonard, , NC
Gloria & Family, Georgia has lost one of its truly outstanding trial lawyers who fought tenaciously for his clients.He was a wonderful friend and mentor. My thoughts are with you. I will be unable to attend the services for Alton due to being out of town working, but I will be thinking of you and Alton.
- Stan Friedman, Savannah, GA
Ms Gloria, I wanted you to know that you and Mr Al have a special place in my heart. I am so glad I saw the two of you a couple of weeks ago. I have always enjoyed stopping by for a chat. We always had something we could discuss. It will be you and me chatting but Mr Al will be watching with that little smile he had when we were talking. My prayers are with you and your family at this time I love you, Linda
- Linda George, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy to the Kitchings family. Many fond memories of Alton . Prayers to you all.
- Dell G. Smith,lll, Midway, GA
To all the Kitchings Family especialy Gloria, with all my LOVE and Prayers' from Toni X X X X X X X......
- Antoinette E DAVIES.., ,
Dear Gloria, Bili,Allison and Family, We are so sorry for your loss and pray God keeps you encompassed in his loving arms. Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you Bili and your family. Love Michele and Bill Young
- Chel and Bill Young, Savannah, GA
Wonderful man...loving husband...caring father and grandfather..... Loved his beautiful smile.... Thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow. Heaven rejoices...Earth sorrows...
- Paulette Gebhardt, Marietta, GA
Dear Gloria and Family, We were very sorry to hear about the passing of Alton.He was a good man and a fine lawyer.You will be in our prayers.
- Tom & Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Kitchings and Family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Kitchings was a man who lived what he believed. Your family has been an example of what a Christian family should look like. We will be thinking of you in the coming weeks. Sincerely, Donna H. Moody
- Donna Hutson Moody, savannah, GA
My condolences to a wonderful person. He enjoyed a long life. Of my many contacts I remember the event when he requested I act as a parliamentarian at a Calvery congregation meeting. However, I did not know he had been an assistan city attorney--as I was. Stan
- Stanley Harris, Jr., Savannah, GA
Gloria, Allison, Billi Sue, and Family: You are in our prayers. Mr. Kitchings was a good man. He will be missed but always remembered. I am honored to have known him.
- David & Sue Cannady, Savannah, GA
LOVE TO ALL!
- Beth Donnelly, Savannah, GA
Rhonda & Family, We are sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Cherish the memories, he will forever live in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Georgia Stevedore Staff, Savannah, GA
So so sorry to hear of your loss!!! My deepest and heartfelt thoughts are with you two!
- Pat Bonard, , NC
Gloria & Family, Georgia has lost one of its truly outstanding trial lawyers who fought tenaciously for his clients.He was a wonderful friend and mentor. My thoughts are with you. I will be unable to attend the services for Alton due to being out of town working, but I will be thinking of you and Alton.
- Stan Friedman, Savannah, GA
Ms Gloria, I wanted you to know that you and Mr Al have a special place in my heart. I am so glad I saw the two of you a couple of weeks ago. I have always enjoyed stopping by for a chat. We always had something we could discuss. It will be you and me chatting but Mr Al will be watching with that little smile he had when we were talking. My prayers are with you and your family at this time I love you, Linda
- Linda George, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy to the Kitchings family. Many fond memories of Alton . Prayers to you all.
- Dell G. Smith,lll, Midway, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
