Kenneth Melvin Sitton
Died: Sat Sep 15, 2012
Visitation
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Mon Sep 17, 2012
Location: Our Funeral Home
Funeral Service
2:00 PM Tue Sep 18, 2012
Location: Our Funeral Home
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Bryson City Dateline:
Kenneth M. Sitton, Sr., 66, of the Sitton Creek Community, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family Saturday, September 15th, 2012. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Odis and Edna Brown Sitton. Kenneth was a retired State Law Enforcement Officer having served 14 years as a Patrolman with the North Carolina Highway Patrol and 19 years as an Inspector with the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles License and Theft Bureau retiring in January 2002, and was a recipient of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine for his dedicated service. He was of the Christian Faith. He was a member of The Sons of the Confederate Veterans. He enjoyed working outdoors and was an avid gardener.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Edith S. Camby; two brothers, Harold Sitton and D.W. (Tom) Sitton.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Hester G. Sitton; two sons, Ken Sitton Jr. and fiancée Linda Nelson of Bryson City, Bryan Sitton and Karen Towe of Clyde; three grandchildren, Travis, Brody, and Brynn Sitton; two sisters, Pat Biggs of Bryson City, and Carolyn Rowland of Asheville; two brothers, Cecil Sitton of Greensboro, and Tommy Cooper of Candler, and numerous cousins and extended family.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday in the Chapel of Crisp Funeral Home. Revs. Tim Barker and Eddie Stillwell will officiate with burial in Holly Springs Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 PM Monday at the Funeral Home.
An online register is available at www.crispfuneralhome.org
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Steve Goodson
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Posted Sat September 15, 2012
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I am so sorry, I didn''t know the Bull was sick, my mind is going back over 30 years to the times we had together. Hester I pray for you kenny and Bryan I don''t know how much yourrtetica family grew though the years but I know ken loved them. Now it is to late but I wish Ken and I could have set down one more time and talked. Steve Goodson
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Steve Goodson
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Posted Sat September 15, 2012
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I am so sorry, I didn''''t know the Bull was sick, my mind is going back over 30 years to the times we had together. Hester I pray for you kenny and Bryan I don''''t know how much your family grew though the years but I know ken loved them. Now it is to late but I wish Ken and I could have set down one more time and talked. Steve Goodson
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Sheila Fox
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Posted Sat September 15, 2012
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My deepest sympathy to the entire family! I know Kenneth's passing leaves a gap for you all, as well as the community. To Kenny - I love you brother! You are in my thoughts!!!
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Betty Littrell Bryson
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Posted Sun September 16, 2012
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Just found out from a classmate.. I am so sorry. Death hurts and changes everyone. He will never be forgotten. Our prayers for the entire family and friends.
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Karol Black
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Posted Sun September 16, 2012
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Bryan: I was so sorry to hear of the lost of your dear father. I never knew him but heard nothing but wonderful things about him from so many people. I pray that God gives you the strength and faith through this difficult time and hope you will always remember the good times. You and your family are in my prayers.
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GINNY AND BOBBY BONNETTE
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Posted Sun September 16, 2012
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Hester, Ken, Linda, Bryan and your family, our deepest condolences. When bobby and I first moved on sitton creek Kenneth was the first one to come to our door and welcome us with a bunch of vegatables from his garden. He would come by just to say hello or come spray our peach tree and always give us advice on whatever we needed to know. He was one of the nicest people we have ever met and we feel blessed to have known him. I will pray for you all who survive him but I know that Kenneth Sitton is sitting up there with Jesus and will be with his loved ones always.
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Thomas and Annette Byers
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Posted Sun September 16, 2012
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So sorry to hear of Ken's passing. He was a wondeful person and will be greatly missed. May God send you comfort in your time of need.
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Lee Anne Williams
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Posted Sun September 16, 2012
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I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers to you and your family.
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Judy Smathers
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Posted Sun September 16, 2012
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Hester: My heart goes out to you and the boys... and the rest of your family. Ken's heart was much bigger than the man. He will be surely missed by all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Please remember the "good and great times" and that he loved his family so very much. He was blessed with a wonderful woman and kids. Will be in touch. Love you and you and yours will be in my prayers..Judy Smathers
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Stephen Walker
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Posted Mon September 17, 2012
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So very sorry to hear Bull had passed. I know our Lord and Savior will comfort your family.
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Steven Cogburn
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Posted Mon September 17, 2012
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Hester:
I am very sorry for your loss. Forty eight years is a very long time and I know that you have many fond memories. If I can be of any assistance please do not hesitate to call on me. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our struggles continue but he is at rest with our Lord.
Steve Cogburn
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James F. Walston III
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Posted Mon September 17, 2012
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My prayers are with you. I had the opportunity to meet Ken and was immediately drawn toward his cordiality. When I started working Bryson City a few years back, I heard story after story about the big man with a heart of gold. I was fortunate to have met him. God be with you.
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Stephanie Smathers
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Posted Mon September 17, 2012
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You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. It is never easy to lose a loved one. The only peace you have it knowing where they are at and that you will get to see them again someday in Heaven. Mr. Sitton was a great man and he will be missed by all.
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David McMurray
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Posted Mon September 17, 2012
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Hester, Kenny and Bryan,
I was so sorry to hear the news about "Bull". He and Steve started me on my career path, and for that I will always be thankful. But I am even more thankful for the times we had together after I got a chance to come back to G-3 and work, hunt, loafer, camp, and ride with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please do not hesitate to call if there is anything I can do for you.
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Sandra Perrigo
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Posted Mon September 17, 2012
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Hester, Bryan, and Ken - I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. I am very sad to hear that Ken passed away. He was held in high esteem by all of us who had the opportunity to work with him at DMV. I know you take comfort in your many wonderful memories of a good Husband, Father, and Friend to all who crossed his path. God Bless you in the days ahead.
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Dan and Carolyn Henderson and Family
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Posted Mon September 17, 2012
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Hester and family, We would like to say how sorry we were to hear of Ken's passing. Our thoughts and love are with you and most of all, our prayers.
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W. Philip McRae
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Posted Mon September 17, 2012
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We're sorry about your loss. Hang in there!
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Diane Whiteside Jenkins
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Posted Mon September 17, 2012
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The Whiteside family extends their condolences to your family. We will keep you all in our prayers and will be thinking of you as you face the days ahead.
Bill & Jo, Barbara, Mickey, Roger, Beki & Ron, Shelia, Diane & Bruce.
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F/SGT. BILL STEPP(RET)
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Posted Mon September 17, 2012
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MRS. SITTON AND FAMILY,
IT WAS MY PLEASURE TO KNOW AND WORK WITH KEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS IN HENDERSON COUNTY. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS GOOD NATURE AND FAIRNESS TO EVERYONE. HE WAS A FINE TROOPER AND INSPECTOR AS WELL A GOOD MAN. MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY EXTENDS TO ALL OF YOU DURING THIS TIME. MAY THE GOOD LORD SHARE HIS LOVING GRACE ABUNTANTLY WITH YOU ALL.
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Niki S. Dennis
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Posted Mon September 17, 2012
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So sorry for your loss...I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers...Niki S.Dennis, Bladen County Clerk of Superior Court
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Judy Styles
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Posted Mon September 17, 2012
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Kathy C. Gainey
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Posted Mon September 17, 2012
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Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Kathy C. Gainey, Clerk of Superior Court, Richmond County
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Ray Evans
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Posted Mon September 17, 2012
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Hester & family, I worked with Bull for several years with DMV Enforcement. Me in Buncombe, Bull in Swain, but I also knew him as a Trooper in Henderson Co. He was a great person, a good man & a outstanding public servant. He will be missed by his family for sure but by many others also.
Ray Evans
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Gary Ramsey
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Posted Tue September 18, 2012
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Enjoyed working with Ken all those years at DMV. He was a Great Officer and a Great Person. I know he will be missed by all. My God be with you in this time and hold you close in your time of need. We will be praying for your family and if I can help in any way, please let me know.
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RAY & JOANN CLOER
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Posted Tue September 18, 2012
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Hester,Kenny, Bryan we are so sorry for your loss, Kenneth was such a good man and friend. He will be missed by so many who knew him. Please know we are thinking and praying for you all.
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MARVIN SUTTON
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Posted Tue September 18, 2012
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Hester, Kenny, and Bryan I met Bull in the 9th grade, then we both drove a school bus in our junior and senior years. Later worked beside him in law enforcement in Henderson county. He was a great trooper as well as a great person and friend. He will be missed by many. May God bless all of you
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Jennifer Sitton Rushton
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Posted Wed September 19, 2012
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Dear Hester, Kenny, Brian, and family,
Please know that you are in my hearts and prayers. I have very fond memories of uncle Ken.
love to you all
Jenny Sitton Rushton
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Lorraine Johnson
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Posted Wed September 19, 2012
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Dear Hester & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Kenneth's passing on Saturday. I am sorry I did not have the opportunity to meet Kenneth as I have heard so many wonderful things about him and know you will miss him greatly. Please take good care and comfort in the love of those around you during this difficult time. All of us at Mountain Mediation Services will be praying for you and sending thoughts of love and care.
Love, Lorraine
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OSCAR STEADMAN
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Posted Thu September 20, 2012
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THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WITH THE FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS EVERYONE
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Kathy Freeman Drake
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Posted Thu September 20, 2012
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Hester & Family,
Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know that they are happy. Much love & prayers for all of you. Kathy
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Allan Sansotta
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Posted Fri September 21, 2012
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Hester--Please, accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of your husband.
I am sure he will be sorely missed by his entire family. His passing marks an end of an era for me and my family. Odis, Edna and Ken were all so much a part of many pleasant years in this community. We shared a love of history and he always made me feel a part of this beautiful area. He was a strong and kind man, a combination that is rare and should be an example for all of us.
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Jane Green Ward
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Posted Fri September 21, 2012
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Hester, Kenny, an Bryan: Keeping you all in my prayers. I know God has cows in heaven an I can see daddy an Ken running an chasing them. I can remember so many of those times an Ken just laughing an one time worming the cows an Ken gave himself a shot(the good ole days before the pour on). And Ken also having time to help me ride Valdese (precious memories). We will all be together again someday in the sweet by an by strolling over heaven with our blessed Savior. Love you all Jane
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sue & robert cochran and the weeks children
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Posted Sat September 22, 2012
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we are so sorry to hear about ken, please accept our condolences from all of us. may god bless you through this hard times. we all love you.
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Debbie Pearson Fisher
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Posted Tue September 25, 2012
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Dear Hester,
We were so sorry to hear of Ken''s passing. I remember all the good times he and my father had. My father was very fond of you both and spoke of you often. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Charles Pearson Family
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Dianna Butman
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Posted Tue September 25, 2012
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Hester, sending my sincere condolences on the passing of your husband. Words are never enough at a time like this, but please let me know if there is anything I can do for you and your family. Sending prayers of strength to help you through this trying time.
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