of Benton, AR
January 13, 1934 - March 12, 2008
Kenneth R. ''Tooterbill'' Chilton, 74, of Benton died Wednesday, March 12, 2008. He was born January 13, 1934 in Thornburg, Arkansas. His childhood friends knew him as ''Tooterbill'' to which his grandchildren transitioned to ''Pa Toot''.
He was a member of First Baptist church in Benton and a 1955 graduate of Bryant High School. He attended Little Rock University and opened his own accounting practice in 1965, where for the next 40 years his children and grandchildren played and were raised. He was also a member of the State Board of Accountants, founding member of the Future Panther Football program in Benton, and coached baseball for the Benton Optimist Club.
He is survived by four children, son, Mark Chilton and wife Susan, daughter Renee James and husband Gary, son Eric Chilton and wife Amy, and son Ken Chilton and wife Patti; one brother, Jay Chilton and wife Kay, and 9 grandchildren, Josh James, Jade James, Sarah Chilton, Ally Chilton, Mattison Chilton, Bonner Chilton, Jenny Chilton, Grayson Chilton, and Drew Chilton.
Mr. Chilton was preceded in death by his father, Joel Chilton, mother, Agurtha Hunt Chilton, brother, Charles Chilton and sister, Eva Chilton.
After battling a series of surgeries and complications, he left his loving family to be with the Lord on March 12, 2008. He was a faithful and devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend and will be greatly missed by his family and friends for his kindness, gentleness, and humor.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2008 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Rick Grant officiating. Interment will follow in Harmony Cemetery on Highway 10. Pallbearers will be Russell Goodwin, Lanny Fite, Robert Cloud, Joey Chilton, Fred Swaim, Gerald Francis, Arnold Wright, and Alton Robertson.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening March 14th at Selph Hall at First Baptist Church.
Funeral arrangements are by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047).
The family wants to give special thanks to Stoneybrook Nursing and Rehab Center for all their care and love towards their father ''Toot''. Also, to Saline Memorial Hospice and the ''WAGS'' friends at First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boys and Girls Club, 105 Cox Street, Benton, AR 72015.
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29 Condolence(s)
Linda Terry Vorhies
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
To all the Chiltons, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Tooterbill was a good friend and my tax man for many years. May God bless you all. Linda
Anita Willis
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
I am sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless you. Anita Willis
Saline Memorial Hospice
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The staff of Saline Memorial Hospice want your family to know that we are thinking about you during these difficult days. It was an honor to be in the presence of Mr. Chilton. May your memories and love bring your family renewed strength and hope for tomorrow.
Dave & Laityn Cook
Monday, March 17, 2008
Found out too late to get there. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time. Tooter was a great friend. I will dearly miss our long talks and laughs. Don't recall ever having a conversation that he didn't smile and proudly speak of you kids and grandchildren. What a guy......
Billy Fred & Nina Warford
Monday, March 17, 2008
Although our hearts are broken at the loss of a most beloved friend, we rejoice in the assurance that Tooterbill is now home, safe and well in the loving arms of our Father. We celebrate the precious memories of a great friendship that will never be forgotten and look forward to the day we are all reunited for an eternity. It is our earnest prayer that the family will find strength from our loving God and from the love of earthly friends to help ease the hurt during this time of loss. With sincerest love and deepest affections from us all: Bill, Nina, Nick, Rhonda, Jessie, Jared, Mickey Dean and Charles Warford
Judy Sheridan Young
Monday, March 17, 2008
Renee & family, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. I know this has been a rough time for each of you, but you can know he is in a better place where there is no pain. Your dad always seem to have a smile on his face everytime I saw him. May God continue to bless you and your families during this time. Judy Sheridan Young
James 'Rip' Leech
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Ken, My family and I are keeping you and yours in our prayers. I remember your Dad as always smiling and joking with us whenever he was around. I know you will miss him greatly.
Bob Lee Varnon
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Ken was a good person and a great friend. I shall always remember him. I will miss very much and Ken definately was a CHAMPION.
Melissa, Harper, and Hannah Brown
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Our heartfelt sympathies to Ken, Patti, Matt, and Grayson as well as all the Chilton's for your loss. Toot will be missed, but we know he is proud of the legacy he left behind in all of you. Much Love...Melissa, Harper, and Hannah
Dana (Richards) Arrowood
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Shirlene and Mark (& families), I'm very sorry for your loss. Dana
Sue & Wes Poole
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Tooterbill, Pa Toot or Toot...truly an original! We have know " Tooterbill " and enjoyed his friendship- and that of his family-it seems-forever! His sense of humor was a blessing. He could put a smile on your face just by being in his presents. He will be missed! Our deepest sympathy goes out his family! Sue&Wes
Wesley Cady
Friday, March 14, 2008
Our prayers are with Toot's family. What a blessing it has been to have known him. He will be missed. Wesley & Mary Cady
Paula and Elton Fitzhugh
Friday, March 14, 2008
To Renee, Ken and all the family: As we discussed last week, this is one of Life's most difficult and trying experiences. We wil miss your Dad and all of you are in our hearts and prayers. We are all in God's Hands. Keeping you in our hears, Paula and Elton
barbara shaw
Friday, March 14, 2008
my thoughts and prayers are with the chilton family. god bless each and every one of you.
Phil Jones
Friday, March 14, 2008
Mark, Renee, Eric & Ken: It is hard to remember a time in my life when I did not know your Dad. It seemed that wherever any of you were, he was there with you, quietly supporting and encouraging you. Through all that he did in the community, he also impacted the lives of many other people. You can be proud of him, and you can now be thankful that he is in the presence of a Holy God that loves him, and us, more than we can imagine.
Garry W. Lemons
Friday, March 14, 2008
Thoughts of you and your family in this time of sorrow. God Bless you. Garry Lemons
Bert/Sharon James
Friday, March 14, 2008
Our family thought a lot of Tooter... we will miss not seeing him at O'Briens for Pizza and Beer... Our Love and Prayers to the family... Aunt Sharon
Debbie (Tracy) and Chris Stephenson
Friday, March 14, 2008
I was so sad to hear about Toot. Please know that the entire family is in our prayers.
Stan and Patti Chester
Friday, March 14, 2008
The love and care you gave to your Father is a mirror of the message of Jesus. Thank You
Terri Sanders
Friday, March 14, 2008
Mark and Renee, My heart goes out to you and your families. I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time. Love you both Terri
Cindy Summerville
Friday, March 14, 2008
With greatest sympathy I think of you all in your loss and know your father and Pa Toot will be missed every day. I personally will always recall the pride and joy he had in his family by the huge smile on his face each time I asked about you. Of course, most usually he didn't wait to be asked. He loved all of you with his every fiber of being.
PAUL AND KAREN CLOUD
Friday, March 14, 2008
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS
Judy Farrow
Friday, March 14, 2008
Just wanted you to know how very much I think of Tooterbill and the whole family. His sense of humor will be greatly missed. Love you guys!
Danny and Russanne Revis
Friday, March 14, 2008
We are sorry for your loss. I did not know your father very well, but the character of a man is shown by what kind of family that he raises. God Bless Danny and Russanne
Steve & Ann Tracy
Friday, March 14, 2008
Toot was a wonderful man - he will be greatly missed by all who had the honor to know him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each family member.
CLINT HILSON
Friday, March 14, 2008
KEN, ERIC, AND MARK, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Sandy (Fortner) Johnson
Thursday, March 13, 2008
To the Chilton family: I was very saddened to read about Mr. Ken's passing in the Courier. Mr. Ken was such a wonderful man and was always pleasant to me. Let me say, a good 'ole country boy. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord keep each of you in His care during this time of healing. In Christ, Sandy (Fortner) Johnson
Leonard & Tanya Pettit
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Ken & Patti-I just found out about this...We are so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
Bryan, Rhonda, Keeleigh and Olivia O'Neal
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Eric, Amy, Ally, Jenny, Drew, and family... We are so sorry to hear about Toot...It's so hard to find helpful words during such a difficult time, but I hope you guys know we love you and we're here for you if you ever need us....You're in our thoughts and prayers. We love you, Bryan, Rhonda, Keeleigh and Olivia