Jackson “Jack” W. Kitzmiller

KEYSER, W.Va. - Jackson “Jack” W. Kitzmiller, 74, of Goshen, Indiana, formerly of Keyser, died at his home on Saturday morning, May 24, 2008.

Born in Elk Garden, W.Va. on July 16, 1933, he was the son of the late Perry and Delphia (Pancake) Kitzmiller. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Marjorie Gummo and Marilyn “Babs” Brewster.

Mr. Kitzmiller moved to Goshen 30 years ago. He owned and operated KICO, an independent supplier for the RV industry. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a graduate of Elk Garden High School and Potomac State College with an AA Degree in Engineering. Jack was a life member of the Queen’s Point VFW Post 6775 of McCoole, MD and the Kelley Mansfield American Legion Post 52 of Piedmont, W.Va.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Beverly (Moore) Kitzmiller; his two daughters, Keli Brown and husband Charles Robert of Camden, South Carolina, and Krista Best and husband Alan of Rootstown, Ohio; his son, Scott W. Kitzmiller of Bristol, Indiana; his grandsons, Kyle Kitzmiller and Kohl Kitzmiller; his granddaughters, Brooklyn and Jordan Best and his former wife Joan C. Marker. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Wilma Lee and Henry “Slim” Johnson of Centre, Ala., James R. Davis and Karen of Elk Garden, and Delbert and Edie Davis of Haines City, Fla.

Friends will be received Thursday, May 29 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Markwood Funeral Home, Keyser. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 30, 2008 at 11 a.m. in Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser with the Reverend James A. McCune officiating. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Goshen Care at Home Hospice, 1721 S. Main Street, Goshen, IN 46526.

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