Dorie Chitwood

Pop is now resting in peace after his 92 year journey on this earth. Thomas Dorie Chitwood of Rocky Mount died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 with his wife of 64 years at his side. He was born December 22, 1922 and was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Jefferson Chitwood and Fay Belle Thurman Chitwood; and sister, Thelma Carswell. Dorie retired from CocaCola in Rocky Mount with over 40 years service. He was a member of Gogginsville United Methodist Church and loved to play golf. Surviving are his wife, Rene Morris Chitwood; daughter, Teresa Dooley (Joe); grandson, Jeffrey Taylor (Kelly) all of Rocky Mount; and brother, Giles Burke Chitwood of Salem. Funeral services will be conducted at Gogginsville United Methodist Church 1 p.m. Friday with Rev. Kathryn Budzik and Rev. Bradley Dulaney officiating. Interment will follow in High Street Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gogginsville United Methodist Church, 111 Gogginsville Road, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.