| Conroy Funeral Home

Kitchen, James F., 78, of Ft. Myers, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in his home. He was born in Springfield on October 12, 1940 the son of Forest Kitchen and Jean (Miller) Newton. He retired from Navistar as an electrician after 40 years of service. He served in the Ohio Air National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Patricia K. (Bell); daughter and son-in-law, Julie (Scott) Wernert; grandson, Colton James Wernert; sister, Beckie (Bob) Baker; brother-in-law, Jack Bell; mother-in-law, Glenna Kitchen and several aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. His funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday in CONROY FUNERAL HOME with Pastor John Pollock officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Patty and family, So very sorry for your loss..prayers being said for you and family..it has been such a long time in seeing you..we spent many a day at mercy medical center..please know you are in my thoughts for you and family at this sad time..

- Pat Geron, Tuesday August 6th, 2019

Patti and Family- I’m so sorry for your loss.

- Shane Conway, Monday August 5th, 2019

Patty and family So sorry for your loss. Have many fond memories at Northwood and the golf league.

- Pat and Carolyn Hayes, Saturday August 3rd, 2019

My heartfelt condolences to Patty and Extended family. I was very fortunate to have Jim as a good friend during our retirement years in Fort Myers. As he often said when commenting about someone he really liked, “ he was a dandy”. Dennis

- Dennis Allaire , Friday August 2nd, 2019

Patty and Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. He will always be with you in memories. Love, Nancy

- Nancy Dunham, Friday August 2nd, 2019

Patty and Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. He will always be with you in memories. Love, Nancy

- Nancy Dunham, Friday August 2nd, 2019

My Sympathies to All the Family. My Heart is with You.

- Patti Carter Bishoo, Friday August 2nd, 2019

Pat & family, please accept my heartfelt condolences at this time of your loss.

- Delores Nier, Friday August 2nd, 2019