Obituary of Charles Allen Kitts

Charles Allen Kitts was born on Thursday, January 24, 1957 in Calumet, Michigan. He was one of six children born from the union of the late Charles and the late Barbara (Mortti) Kitts. Charles attended Jefferson High School with the class of 1975. Charles was a natural family man, he loved being a father and grandfather. He supported his family as the head chef at Joe’s French Italian Inn for over thirty-two years, taking retirement in 2014. When he wasn’t cooking or fishing, he was spending quality time with his family. In his younger years, Chuck enjoyed taking his kids up north and various other places to go camping regularly, as he enjoyed the outdoors. Chuck wasn’t known for having a filter when it came to speaking, His quick wit usually left those around him quite entertained, but he would always tell someone like it was. Chuck was a good man and a genuine true blue University of Michigan fan. Charles Allen Kitts, age 60 of Newport, passed away at 7:03pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Charles was preceded by his parents. To cherish his memory, he leaves his daughter: Crystle (Adam) Smith of Ida; a son: Anthony (Jessica) Kitts of Monroe; sisters: Tammy Cooper of Monroe and Toni Kitts of Toledo; brothers: Clyde Kitts of Monroe, Curt Kitts of Monroe and Craig (Stephanie) Kitts of Ida; and eight grandchildren. Friends may gather from 11:00am until 1:00pm on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe, 14567 S. Dixie Highway Monroe, Michigan (734)241-7070. A memorial service will follow at 1:00pm also at Merkle’s with Pastor Roy Southerland of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, send a floral arrangement, or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.