Obituary of James Matthew Kitson

***Due to the COVID-19 travel and gathering restrictions recommended by the Federal Government and the CDC, Jimmy Kitson's Celebration of Life will be postponed until after those restrictions are lifted.*** James Matthew Kitson, 67, of Winfield, MO passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital in Columbia, MO. Born September 11, 1952 in Louisiana, MO, he was the son of Thomas and Anna Belle (Dixon) Kitson. James attended the local schools. James worked out of his home doing automotive repairs and enjoyed riding his motorcycles. James is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Anna Belle Kitson; niece, Angie McDaniel; and brother-in-law, Odell Langston. James is survived by his wife, Debra Lynn of Winfield; sons: James Elliot (Nancy) Kitson of Mexico, MO and Jason Matthew (Michelle) Kitson of Troy, MO; grandchildren: Elliot, Wyatt and Mala of Mexico, MO and Taylor of Troy, MO; and great-granddaughter, Jersey Quinn Kehl. James is further survived by brothers: Richard (Shirley) Kitson, Robert (Shirley) Kitson, Thomas Kitson; sisters Ruth Anne Langston (Jim Lawrence) and Naomi; Father and Mother-in-law Raymond and Marge King; brother-in-law, Raymond (Aleta) King; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved dog, Scooter. A Celebration of Life for Jimmy will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Redemption Road Church in Winfield, MO from 1pm-4pm. Memorial donations in memory of James can be made to P.A.L.S. PO Box 462 Troy, MO 63379 or in care of Carter-Ricks Funeral Home; PO Box 253; 3838 East Hwy 47; Winfield, MO 63389.