Bill Kitchens
Bill Kitchens, 80, of Benton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 31. He died peacefully at his home. Bill was born Oct. 25, 1938, to the late Alfred and Virgie Spears Kitchens. He was a retired carpenter and attended services at the New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
Bill is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mildred Zinn Kitchens; a sister, Joyce Staggs; two daughters, Pam (Craig) Halpain and Jackie (Curtis) Burrows; his grandchildren, David and Kelly Halpain, Daniel and Ashley Halpain, Michelle Burrows and Todd and Kristen Burrows; and his great-grandchildren, Paige Halpain, Jackson Halpain, Grant Halpain, Madison Johnson, Hunter Johnson and Jakob Burrows.
Pallbearers will be Mike Staggs, Randy Staggs, Steve Staggs, Terry Williams, Jesse Bradshaw and Wayne Burrows. Honorary Pallbearers will be Freddie Jo Johnson, Jackson Halpain and Lenn Drennan.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 3, at Ashby Funeral Home, with Bros. Darrell Drennan and Zack Stringer officiating.
Burial will follow at Old Rosemont Cemetery in Benton.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the funeral home.
Online guest book: www.ashbyfuneralhome.com. Family Comments: Daddy loved Lake Ouachita, where he and mother spent many, many days doing what they loved — fishing — as well as spending time with their many lake friends. In his earlier years, he enjoyed hunting with family and friends. He could always count on a helping hand from his sons-in-law, grandkids and great-grandkids. Bill was a great father, husband and friend. He will be missed by many.