The Funeral Chapel - Powell • Deckard

Morris E. Chitwood, 88, of Unionville, passed away on Thursday at his residence. Morris was born on March 9, 1924 in Bloomington and was the son of Winfred and Leone (Young) Chitwood. Morris graduated from Bloomington High School. After graduation he joined the United States Army where he served in World War II as a Sergeant. After the war he attended Indiana University where he was an All American Wrestler and finished second in the NCAA’s in 1946. He wrestled in the Olympic Trials Finals in 1948. Morris worked 25 years for Sarkes Tarzian where he built towers, then worked for 18 years as Maintenance Supervisor for MCCSC. He was a member of the First United Church, he was an I-Man and loved to fish, be outdoors, gardening and his greatest love was for his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Morris is survived by his wife Leona G. (Bush) Chitwood. Morris and Leona would have been married 66 years on June 22nd. He is also survived by his children Greg Chitwood (Mary) of Unionville, Maureen Chitwood (Jack McMahan) of McCordsville, IN, and Laura G. Bale (Lon) of Sedalia, CO. Also surviving are his grandchildren Clinton Chitwood (Bridgette) and Amanda Chitwood and great grandchildren Tucker Chitwood, Hunter Chitwood and Henry Cain, and his brother Irwin P. Chitwood of Ellettsville. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Marion Chitwood. Services will be 10 am Tuesday May 22, 2012 at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard, 3000 E. Third Street. Entombment will follow the service at Valhalla Memory Gardens. Visitation for Morris will be on Monday May 21, 2012 from 6-8 pm at The Funeral Chapel.

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My sympathy towards the family of Morris. I believe he was my great-uncle (Marion Chitwood was my grandfather). I remember visiting Morris once when I was a young boy. I remember him taking me to see an old tree i think was at the edge of a cornfield posibly near a creek where "Pappy" had carved a message. I Remember taking a fourwheeler ride through the corn to get there that was the only time I ever met him.

Adam Deckard - signed on: 09/20/2012

Our hearts and prayers are with our new daughter-in-law Laura. She is a great blessing to our family and we deeply share her loss. Barbara and Roger Ratzlaff

bjratzlaff@hotmail.com - signed on: 05/23/2012

To Greg & Mary Chitwood and family,
Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you during this time of sorrow. Morris was always happy to share stories with me about Chitwood wrestling history and other family stories. He always had this big smile on his face at family reunions, and when talking to me, I couldn't keep from smiling back.

We are out in Colorado on vacation now, but our thoughts are with you.

Don & Marianne Chitwood - signed on: 05/20/2012

My deepest sympathy for dear friends Greg and Mary Chitwood. I know you find comfort in the loving family memories you made with him.

Brenda Cain - signed on: 05/19/2012

To the family of Morris Chitwood; My sincere condolences to you at this most difficult time. I know that your family was well thought of by my friend Janet Parse and that she spoke of you often. I pray that time will ease the pain of loosing your loved one. God bless you.

Suzanne Chandler Faulk - signed on: 05/19/2012


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