Earnest Arthur Kitchen's obituary , Passed away on January 8, 2026 in Tampa, Florida

Earnest Arthur Kitchen

August 3, 1930 - January 8, 2026 (95 years old)

Tampa, Florida

Earnest Arthur Kitchen's obituary , Passed away on January 8, 2026 in Tampa, Florida
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Earnest Arthur Kitchen

August 3, 1930 - January 8, 2026 (95 years old)

Tampa, Florida

Earnest Arthur Kitchen Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 8, 2026, at the age of 95, Earnest Arthur Kitchen (Tampa, Florida) passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Earnest Arthur Kitchen to pay them a last tribute.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Earnest is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Earnest's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 20th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the West Gate Baptist Church (5121 Kelly Rd, Tampa, FL 33615). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 20th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM.



Tue

Jan 20

Visitation

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

West Gate Baptist Church
5121 Kelly Rd, Tampa, FL 33615

Tue

Jan 20

Funeral service

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

West Gate Baptist Church
5121 Kelly Rd, Tampa, FL 33615

Tue

Jan 20

Funeral service

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Florida National Cemetery
6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513

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January 13, 2026

Vicki Bollinger wrote a sympathy message

“So sad to hear about Earnest’s passing. Knew both him and Lucille. Loved dancing with him at weddings. They were an awesome couple. ❤️”


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