William Kitchings

William “Willie” A. Kitchings Bio
(1922-2017)

William lived in the city of White Plains for 57 years, after living in New York City for over 15 years.

William was born on November 5, 1922 to parents Willie and Ruby Kitchings (Deceased). He was the eldest of three children; Siblings: Sister - Juanita K. Pierce (Deceased); Brother – Earl S. Kitchings (Deceased).

Affectionately known as Willie, he attended Stanton High school in Jacksonville, FL, before embarking on a Chef & Cooking career as a Merchant Seaman, serving on the S.S. United States Oceanliner. He would then retire as an Executive Chef from Phelps Memorial Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, New York.

Willie was married for 31 years to Marian Kitchings (Deceased).

Immediate Family members / friends:
Nephew: William E. Kitchings (Angela) [Jacksonville, FL]; Sister-In-Law: Elaine F. Kitchings (Earl S.) [Jacksonville, FL]; Grand Nephews: Cemal Lazier (Pittsburgh, PA); William E. Kitchings, Jr. (Lucy) [Jacksonville, FL]; Lorna Rey, Caregiver; Friends: Walter Dandridge, Atty. Kevin Graves, Dr. Daryl Graves, Leslie Graves, Ben Latimer, Valcourt Harvey, Sonny Ray, Dr. Connie Jenkins and many other caring friends and neighbors.



The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the Kitchings family entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Kitchings family during their time of bereavement.