When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?

It is with sincere sympathy that Gatlin Mortuary Inc. announces the passing of Mr. Leon Kitchen.  We are honored to be selected by his family to serve them with excellence through professional service. ~Modern Day Services with Traditional Values

Mr. Leon Kitchen was born December 28, 1953, to the late Bernice Duncan Kitchen and the late Roosevelt Kitchen, Sr. He also served in the U. S. Army. He passed this life July 6, 2022, at Palmetto General Hospital in Miami, FL. Leon Kitchen was blessed with three sons to cherish his memories, the late Anthony Kitchen, Steve Kitchen (Lawanda) of Clyattville, GA, and Keith Kitchen (Eunive) of Atlanta, GA. Mr. Kitchen was honored to have seven grandchildren in addition to his immediate family. He was dearly loved by three brothers, Lorenzo Kitchen of Lake Park, GA, Roosevelt Kitchen III of Valdosta, GA, and Sylvester Kitchen (Rita) of Valdosta, GA; three sisters, Vernice Hopkins (John) of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Rosemary Davis of Lake Park, GA, and the late Brenda Kitchen. He was dearly loved by one special brother, Emmanuel Lloyd of Miami, FL; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Gatlin Mortuary Chapel @ 11 a.m. Minister Jimeson Davis will officiate.