John Horace “Kit” Kitchens, Jr. 69, of Tuscumbia, AL went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2026, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Monday, July 20, 2026 from 12-2 pm at Grace Life Church of the Shoals, Muscle Shoals, AL with a service to follow at 2 pm. Bro. Matt Fowler will be officiating. Burial will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens.
He was a faithful member of Grace Life Church of the Shoals for 25 years. He loved singing in the choir and serving his church in many different ways. He was an extremely hard worker and led with faith, integrity, loyalty, and respect.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Horace Kitchens, Sr. and Sue Gail Kitchens.
He is survived by his wife of 31 blessed years, Derenda (Glover) Kitchens; son, Michael Kitchens (Selena); daughters, Magon Flannagan (Corey), Erica Tjonajong (TJ), Robin Martin (Chris), and Cheyenne Dodd (Josh); sister, Beverly Willingham (Eddie) another brother and sister; ten grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Zeb Henson, Ricky Young, John Vance, Charlie Hughes, Jessie Hall, and Lanny Clotfelter.
Special thanks to the members of Grace Life Church of the Shoals for all their loving care and support as well to the nurses and staff of Gentiva Hospice for their care.
In lieu of flowers, Kit would love if you made donations to Anchored in Truth Ministries at anchoredintruth.org.
