Lewis McKinley Chittum, 76, of Buena Vista, Virginia, born December 9, 1942, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Bruce Chittum; mother, Lillian Dunn Chittum; four brothers, Bill Chittum, Earl Chittum, Willy Chittum and Buzzy Chittum; and four sisters, Charlotte Stinnett, Minnie Coleman, June Garrett-Davidson and Verna May (Susie) Chittum.

Lewis is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Mary Chittum; daughter, Lorrie Smals and Timmy Jenkins; son, Nickie Chittum and wife, Shelley; two grandchildren, Jessica Chittum and Daniel Kelly, and Arianna West; three great-grandchildren, Gracelynn, JB, and Tinsley; four sisters, Cora Roberts, Doris Jean Miller, Linda Anderson, Cathrine Doyle and brother-in-law, Ralph Stinnett. Lewis also has many nieces and nephews.

There will be a family and friends visitation Monday, November 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to Parkinson's research or to Rockbridge Area Hospice.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.