Edward E. “Ed” Kitchen, Sr.

Edward E. “Ed” Kitchen, Sr., 86, of Middleport, Ohio passed away peacefully August 25, 2024, at his home in Middleport surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 16, 1938, to the late Howard and Alma (Yates) Kitchen.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers James W. “Bill” Kitchen, Charles L Kitchen, sisters Alice P. Werry and Delores D. Bashore.

He is survived by his loving wife, Janet (Morris) Kitchen, brother Howard (Marty) Kitchen his children: Julie A. (Kitchen) Mankin (Hoss Rowan), Robin L. Kitchen (Kevin Haas), Edward E. (Toni) Kitchen, Jr., stepdaughters: Cathy (Morris) Tiibbetts and Tara (Morris) Priddy. Grandchildren: Carlie (Colin) Murray, Gabe Kitchen, Abby Kitchen, Asia Michael, Ryland Michael and Courtney Tibbetts, several nieces, nephews, brother and sister in laws and friends. He will be missed also by his loving dog Abby.

Ed was raised in Middleport and was a graduate of Middleport High School in 1957. He was the head drum major and loved his Middleport Yellow Jackets! Following his graduation Ed joined the Army where he was stationed state side at various bases and then was assigned various oversees bases. He then returned to the US and eventually returned to his hometown of Middleport. He held several jobs throughout his life and eventually retired from The Thomas Do It Center in Pt. Pleasant, WV. Ed was a diehard Ohio State Buckeye, Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals and NASCAR fan. He never missed a chance to watch a game or race! You could always count on him wearing one of those shirts anytime you saw him. He loved playing pool and would play anytime he could, and usually beat anyone he played.

The family would like to especially thank the services of Shrivers Hospice. The staff’s care for him went above and beyond and we are so very thankful for the tenderness and care they showed to him and the family. We especially thank Melia Smith, RN, Don Harris, Chaplain, Penny Harris and Deanna Cundiff who cared for him like their own family.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the coming weeks, and we will share the details at that time. In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that you donate to The Shrivers Hospice Foundation by calling 740-487-1241 or online at Shrivershospicefoundation.com.