Arnold Stitt Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Arnold Stitt (Mayslick, Kentucky), who passed away on October 25, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Edmond and Audrey Florence Swart Stitt; his siblings, Ronald Stitt and Kay Burton; and his brothers-in-law, Elmer Burton and John Roush.

He is survived by: his wife Brenda Gifford Stitt; his children, Lennie Ray Stitt of Paris, KY and Roxanne Paynter of Carlisle, KY; his grandsons, Joshua Allen Paynter (Lori) of Paris, KY, Aaron Lain Stitt (Taylor) of Carlisle, KY and Dylan Thomas Stitt of Paris, KY; his great grandchildren, Joshy Alan Paynter (Maekayla) of Winchester, KY, Zack Paynter of Paris, KY, Tucker Stitt and Emmy Stitt; his great great grandchild Jackson Paynter; and his siblings, Brenda Stitt Roush of Lexington, KY, Billy Stitt (Libby) of Mt. Olivet, KY and Dale Stitt (Dina) of May's Lick, KY. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and a host of extended family and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Arnold's name to the May's Lick Light House Church 6682 US-68 May's Lick, KY 41055.