Henry C. Chitwood
July 10, 1928 - January 14, 2021
Mr. Henry C. Chitwood, 92, widower of the late Nadine Hodges Chitwood, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 following a brief illness. Born July 10, 1928 in Rocky Mount, VA, Mr. Chitwood was the son of the late William H. Chitwood and the late Alice Hubbard Chitwood. He was a master alignment specialist and worked at Palmetto Chevrolet for 35 years. He was very proud of his service to his country in the United States Army from 1947-1950. Mr. Chitwood and his wife also spent many enjoyable evenings at the Myrtle Beach Moose Lodge over the years, especially dances and karaoke. One of his favorite pastimes was surf fishing, but he was also very creative in painting and woodworking. His smile was infectious, and he never met a stranger, but above all this he was an honorable and trustworthy gentleman who loved his family dearly. Mr. Chitwood was predeceased by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Nadine; his brothers, W. Coleman Chitwood, C. Oliver Chitwood, and Ulis N. Chitwood; his sisters, Isabel Bowles and husband Thomas, Madeline Brown, and Peggy Turman; and his son-in-law, Roger Hood. Mr. Chitwood is survived by his children, Susan Hood, Donna McCracken and husband Mike, and Timmy Chitwood and wife Lora; his grandsons, Adam Hood, Jordan Hood, Lonnie McCracken, and Luke Chitwood; his great-grandchildren, Charlie Hood, Kendal Hood, and Kaleb Parker; his sister, Edith Perdue; and his brothers-in-law, Kenneth Brown and Glenn Turman. Graveside services, officiated by Deacon Kenny Hucks, will be held at 11:00 AM Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Hillcrest Cemetery. Please sign the online guest register at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is serving the family. In accordance with CDC and DHEC guidelines face masks and social distancing will be required at the service.
Mr. Henry C. Chitwood, 92, widower of the late Nadine Hodges Chitwood, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 following a brief illness. Born July 10, 1928 in Rocky Mount, VA, Mr. Chitwood was the son of the late William H. Chitwood and the... View Obituary & Service Information