Albert Stanley Kitchen, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away May 15, 2015.
Albert was born January 2, 1926 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Rufus and Rosa Mae Cure Kitchen. He is survived by two brothers and three sisters, as well as his wife of 61 years, Edra; 12 children (three sons, nine daughters); and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
As one of the Greatest Generation, he served in the regular Army during World War II. After the war ended, he continued service to his country in the Indiana National Guard until 1952.
At the age of 30, he accepted God’s gift of salvation and spent the rest of his life sharing his faith with others. A large part of his ministry was focused on the deaf, interpreting services, teaching sign language, and establishing deaf ministries in churches.
Friends and family may call from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Hope Baptist Church, 1055 N. Girl’s School Road, Indianapolis, with a funeral service at 5:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest, with military honors, at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2015 at Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Madison, Indiana.
Jonathan Goodman says
Nancy,
I’m sorry for your loss. I’ll remember your family in my prayers.
Jon
David Close says
Here is what I wrote for my dad when he was taken from us 4 years ago. I think it applies equally well to Uncle Al.
We’ve come to say goodbye today
Because you’re being borne
By that low-swinging heav’nly dray
To the place where none shall mourn.
It’s we who have to stay below–
Until our own time comes
To take that trip, across the flow,
To which each man succumbs–
It’s we whose eyes can fill with tears,
We yet can be aggrieved.
We’re prone to all our human fears;
It’s we who feel bereaved.
We’ll very deeply miss you,
Though we know you’re happier there.
We wish to see and speak to you
To show you that we care.
We miss you so because
We don’t yet “know as we are known”–
Although there’s surely One Who does,
Who sits upon the throne
From which the living river flows,
With waters crystal clear,
By gates of pearl that never close,
Where ne’er is shed a tear.
We know we won’t see you again
Till the veil comes off our eyes,
As we enter into that domain,
And finally claim the prize.
We’re parted for a time,
Till on the farther shore we meet,
Where we can hear the strains sublime,
And tread the golden street.
We’re grateful now for all you’d done
Through all your kindly days.
We celebrate the race you’ve won
And offer thanks and praise.
You laid a firm foundation
Our family home to build.
We lift our commendation
For hopes and dreams fulfilled.
You’ll oftentimes be on our minds
Amid some tears we shed,
At each memento that reminds
Of something you’d have said.
We’ll think of you serenely
Though we can’t now see your face,
Remembering so keenly
Our God’s amazing grace.
Ember Criswell says
So sorry for your loss. I’ll always remember Albert as loving God and his family!
Bobby & Trudy Johnston III says
Praise God another soldier has gone home! Praying for your family. God bless you all!
Debbie Reynolds says
I am so ssorry, my heart is breaking. He taught me sign language right after I got saved in 1976. Me and Wilma Pope had many deaf boys we brought to church. He blessed me many many times.He is singing in heavens choir now
Jerry and Christine Mullendore says
Bro. Kitchen was a dear friend and brother in the Lord. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. We wil remember the family in our prayers.
devona (DeeDee) Reynolds Rybolt says
Sending my love and prayers, he was a very good man! He will be dearly missed Billy and I was just talking about him and the family the other day
Billy Rybolt says
to all family
sorry your loss
i alway remeber him in many years bless him and his family