Robert Allen Kitt

Robert Allen Kitt was born on December 22, 1925 in Washington, D.C. to the late Robert Kitt and Gussie Richardson Kitt. He departed this life suddenly on September 4, 2006 at Washington Hospital Center. He was educated in the D.C. Public School System, and joined the United States Army on April 3, 1944 where he fought in the Korean War. He served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater of Operations as a member of Company A, 1330th Engineer General Service Regiment. On December 26, 1944 he was deployed to Wales and arrived on January 7, 1945. Robert left Okinawa on April 19, 1946 and arrived in the United Sates on May 14, 1946 and received a Honorable Discharge on May 18, 1946. He was awarded the Good Conduct Metal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon and World War II Victory Ribbon. Robert married Geneva V. Jackson on July 2, 1949, and was blessed with three daughters, Coutoura, Beverly and Terry. The marriage ended in divorce in 1964. He married Lula Brown in 1983, the marriage ended in divorce in 1992. Robert met Belinda Baylor, his companion of many years, with whom he shared the rest of his life. Kitt as he was called by many was a dedicated employee whose reputation for diligence and hard work earned him awards, praise and respect of many. He was employed at Hudson Supply Co., Blake Construction Co. and Morauer Harzell, Inc. from which he retired in 1992. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 639 for 30 years. Kitt was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, a die-hard Redskins fan, loved hand dancing, watching boxing matches, boating and fishing. Kitt, who always greeted everyone with a smile, was loved by all who knew him. He was always willing to give a helping hand no matter what the task. He will be missed by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn three daughters, Coutoura, Beverly, and Terry Kitt, one grandson Denon Robert Kitt, one great-grandson Christopher Kitt-Lee, devoted companion Belinda Baylor, one brother Joseph Kitt, two nieces Janice Brown and Teylia Gambler and a host of other family and friends. To send a lasting tribute or condolences to the Kitt family, please sign the Online Guestbook below. Click "Sign Guestbook".

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Robert Allen Kitt

December 22, 1925 - September 4, 2006