Carlos Ward Chitty, 101, of Scott City passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014, at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau.
He was born Feb. 27, 1913, in Fornfelt (Scott City) to Walter and Emma Foster Chitty. He and Ruby Imogene Lynn were married April 4, 1936, at Dexter, Missouri. She preceded him in death Oct. 19, 2006.
Carlos was owner and operator of Carlos Grocery Store in Scott City. He attended the Assembly of God Church in Scott City.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Elsie Caldwell of Cape Girardeau.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers.
Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of service Sunday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the chapel, with Jason Moore officiating. Burial will be in Lightner Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.
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