Samuel Forrest Fitch

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
Samuel Forrest Fitch
Samuel Forrest Fitch, 84, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 13, 2018 at CMC Pineville in Pineville, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late George C. Fitch and Ila Curtis Fitch and was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Agnes Fitch, his daughter, Donna Fitch, Brothers Jack and Mike Fitch and sisters, Helen, Bonnie and Lib. Samuel graduated top in his class from Grover High School. He was famous in Cleveland County for picking 300 pounds of cotton in a single day. Samuel was a Christian who enjoyed listening to southern gospel music and the Grand Ole Opry. He enjoyed gardening and watching baseball. Samuel was a walking encyclopedia of information. He loved playing the piano and singing and in his younger years, sang and played at many churches around the area. He was a loving father, brother and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him.
SURVIVORS: Sons: Chris Fitch and wife Teresa, Kings Mountain, NC
                                 David Fitch, Blacksburg, SC
Brother: Jim Fitch     Sister: Linda Greene and husband, Butch, Polkville, NC
Brother-in-law: Leroy Styers, Bessemer City, NC
Grandchildren: Brittany Bell, Kelly Lyda and Tonya Bailey
Great Grandchildren: Landon Bell, Karmen Bailey, Carson Bailey, Rhylie Paige Locust, Damien Bell, Addie Paige Lyda and Katelyn Paige Bailey
GRAVESIDE SERVICE:  Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Officiated by Dr. Rev. Steve Taylor
VISITATION: Family will speak with friends immediately following the service in the cemetery
INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC  
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ARRANGEMENTS:  HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
 

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