Sebrell – Emerson Benjamin Kitchen, 92, passed away January 16, 2024 in East Pavilion.  Born on October 6, 1931 in Yale, he was a son of the late Samuel Fenton Kitchen and Marian Swift Kitchen.  He was also predeceased by his wife, Janet Whitehead Kitchen; three sisters, Marilyn Vick, Audrey Coppedge, and Adelaide Harrup; and three brothers, Sam Kitchen, Charles Kitchen, and Roger Kitchen.

Emerson was a 1951 graduate of Stony Creek High School and a proud Navy Veteran of the Korean War.  He was a longtime Southampton County farmer and a member of Manry Hunt Club, Sebrell Civic Club and served on the Board of Directors for Farm Bureau.  Emerson was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church.

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Kay Kimbel Kitchen of Capron; a son, Emerson Benjamin Kitchen, Jr. and his wife Vivian of Sebrell; four grandchildren, Lindsay Smith Angus (Kendall), Stefanie Kitchen Taillon (Jeff), Jordan Elizabeth Smith, Richard B. Kitchen (Katy); a great granddaughter, Avery Evelyn Taillon; two sisters-in-law, Carol Kitchen and Bettie Whitehead; and a close family friend, Joline Kickliter; a special caregiver, Sharon Murphy; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 2PM Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in Barn Tavern Cemetery in Sebrell with Pastor Michael Baugham and Pastor Will Sloan officiating.  The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Newsoms United Methodist Church or a favorite charity.

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