Notable Jones County Citizens

Notable Jones County Citizens

Laurel Leader Call, Date & Page Unknown

LOCAL CHURCH TO OBSERVE DR. JOHN R. KITTRELL DAY

Dr. J. R. Kittrell Day will be observed Sunday, Dec. 13, at First Methodist Church of Laurel in recognition of the oldest member of the church, who will be 98 years old Dec. 12.

Dr. Kittrell is a member of the Official Board as an Honorary Steward at First Church. The service which honors him as the oldest member is also in recognition of his loyalty and stewardship as a churchman, of his profession, and in keeping with his leadership as a distinguished citizen of Laurel.

As a member of First Methodist Church for 57 years, he may be found today at public worship on Sunday.

He first united with the Methodist Church at Daleville, Miss. The Methodist Church has always been near to the heart of Dr. Kittrell, since his father was … (full article not in tact)

… and there were countless broken limbs to set, and minor surgery to perform and measles, mums, and whooping cough to treat, and wounds to heal during the long years of his practice.

Dr. G. Eloit Jones, his minister, says:

“The observance of Dr. Kitrell Day is fitting because he is the oldest member of our church, and inspiration to those who find him in church and an object of love.”

He was wed to is Lilly Moore, who preceded him in death. Their children are as follows: Mrs. R. B. Irby (Grace), H. W. Kittrell, Montgomery, Ala., Robert H. Kittrell, Yuma, Arizona, and Dr. John M. Kitrell, who died several years ago.

Notation - Dr. Kittrell delivered most of the babies in Jones County including the submitter of this article and her her father.

- Submitted by Jan Coxey