Carlton Britt Kithcart, Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Softly in the morning, you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all…..On May 22, 2016 Carlton Britt Kithcart Sr. of Nichols passed away at home with his loved ones by his side. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 43 years, Bernadette C. Kithcart; his children: Kit (Kari Crawford) Kithcart, Carlton Jr. (Eppie) Kithcart, Christopher (Becky) Kithcart; Chad (Michelle) Kithcart and Casey (Marci) Kithcart; his special grandchildren: Briana, Josh, Bryant, Britton, Anna, Gavin, Katie, Emma, Ryley, Ryan and a great grandson Tristyn. His siblings: Shirley Eddy, Loretta Wart, Debbie French, Rodney Kithcart, Sharon Beebe, Donna Wendall, Carol Hall, Terry Patrick; many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive along with his faithful companion Daisy. Carl was welcomed into heaven by his parents and his daughter Tammie Sue Kithcart. Carl, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends was born on February 2, 1951 in Endicott, a son of the late Kit Ferris and Beverly (Bird) Kithcart. A dedicated and hard worker, Carl worked very hard all his life. He spent many years working as a mechanic and also in construction before he started his own business Kithcart & Sons. Carl treasured his family and always looked forward to having his family close on holidays. He was a very talented banjo player, loved golfing, attending Blue Grass Festivals and had a passion for dirt racing. Until we meet again Dad, may you find comfort in the arms of an angel. Family and friends are invited to attend a period of visitation on Wednesday, May 25th from 4 to 8 pm at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. A funeral service and celebration of Carl’s life will be held on Thursday, May 26th at 11 am at the funeral chapel with Pastor Leonard Bjorkman, officiating. Interment and prayers of committal will follow in the South Owego Cemetery. A luncheon and time of sharing will follow the service at the VFW in Owego. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting his guestbook at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Penny Blue Grass Group, c/o Gene Clayton, 910 Jeanette Road, Endicott, New York 13760 in loving memory of Carlton B. Kithcart, Sr.

Carlton Britt Kithcart, Sr.

February 2, 1951 - May 22, 2016