MARBLE HILL, MO – Charles B. Stitt, 75, of Marble Hill, MO died February 8, 2020 at River City Living Community in Jefferson City, MO. Born on November 27, 1944 in Morris, Illinois, he was the son of Lyle B. and Mary Lois Ames Stitt. He moved to Marble Hill in 1992 with his wife, Lois Stitt, and family to work as a farmer and draftsman. Southeast Missouri is where Lois and Chuck raised their family of five children. Chuck (as he is known to friends and relatives) loved to tinker on old cars and had many restoration projects in the works at all times. In his younger years, his career as a draftsman at John Deere in Moline led him to a love of all things John Deere. He would frequently be found admiring, working on, and engaging in conversations on all things John Deere. He was a loving father and was always there to support and help when needed by family or friends. He is survived by his five children: Nathan (Holly) Stitt, Crystal Allen, Jenny (Jonny) Kent, John (April) Stitt, and Anthony Stitt; a brother, Jerry (Dixie) Stitt; a sister, Marilyn Anderson; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and three brothers. Visitation and service were held Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Hutchings Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. A funeral service began at 6:00 p.m. Visitation was also held in Morris, Illinois at the U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home on Thursday, February 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A Celebration of Charles’ Life at 11:30 a.m. was officiated by Pastors Jeff Thayer and Jon Knockenmus. Following the service, a luncheon was served in the Celebration Room at the funeral home. Burial: Ward Cemetery in Verona. Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W. Washington St., Morris, IL For further information visit the website at www.ucdavisca llahan.com or contact the funeral home at 815-942-0084. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting the website.

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