Charles T. (Chuck) Stith

Charles T. (Chuck) Stith, age 78 of Hastings passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, December 18, 2011.

Chuck was born January 1, 1933 in Vine Grove, Kentucky, the son of Russell and Myrtle (Vitito) Stith. He attended Vine Grove High School, graduating in 1952. Chuck worked for the Jenison Public Schools, retiring from there in 1993. He made his career serving in the US. Air Force from 1952 - 1972. Chuck served three tours during the Viet Nam War. He married Kathleen J. (Timmer) Teitsma on March 5, 1990. Chuck was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was an avid hunter and he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Thelma Stith Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Stith of Hastings; son, Danny (Darlene) Stith of Arkansas; Daughter, Vicki (Steve) Barnette of Texas; daughter, Jeannie (Bill) Bolt (Teitsma); daughter, Cynthia Wieringa (Teitsma); daughter, Karen TenBroeke (Teitsma), twelve grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one sister Margaret Ann (Jackie) Cox of Elizabethtown, KY and one brother James Stith of Panama City, FL.

Memorial Contributions:
In Lieu of Flowers
Paws With A Cause
National Headquarters
4646 South Division
Wayland, MI 49348

Memorial Service:
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 @ 7:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
405 N. M-37 Hwy.
Hastings, MI 49058
Officiating: Pastor Jeff Garrison