George "Mr.Jim" Fitch Sr.
May 12, 1926 - May 23, 2019
KINGS MOUNTAIN- George C Fitch, Sr., aka “Mr. Jim”, 93, died Thursday, May 23, 2019. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late George and Ila Fitch. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II. He owned Jim & Jean’s Country Store and worked at both Woodbridge and Deerbrook Golf Courses. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, George C. Fitch, Jr.; daughters Barbara Jean Bolton and Mary Bumgradner. He is survived by his son, Todd Hewatt of Kings Mountain; daughters Diane Jones and Wanda Fitch, both of Georgia and Ethelle Fitch of Durham, NC; sister Linda Greene and husband Butch of Polkville; nine grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren; and special friends Kay Freeman and Brian and Sharon Morrison. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11: 00 AM Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Dr. Steve Taylor, officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland Co. 951 Wendover Heights Shelby, NC 28150 FUNERAL HOME: Clay-Barnette Funeral, Cremation & Aquamation Center of Kings Mountain ONLINE CONDOLENCES: www.claybarnette.com
KINGS MOUNTAIN- George C Fitch, Sr., aka “Mr. Jim”, 93, died Thursday, May 23, 2019. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late George and Ila Fitch. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II. He owned... View Obituary & Service Information