Obituary for Richard J. Chittams
On June 2, 2022 Richard Chittams departed this life into eternal rest.
Richard (Johnny) was born on October 16, 1959 to Pearline and Richard (Sonny) Chittams. He grew up in Lincoln Park, Lanham, Maryland, and attended Sunday School at Seaton Memorial AME Church. He was educated in Prince George’s Public Schools, and graduated from DuVal Senior High in 1977.
Over the years he held several jobs. He was a kind hearted and a hardworking person. His favorite pastimes were watching NFL games, working on his car and shopping for bargains which he loved to share with anyone.
Johnny leaves to cherish his memories his Mother, Pearl Chittams, four sisters: Patricia Mathis (Wyman), Rachel McIntyre (Calvin), Priscilla Janey (Derek), Sheila Dianne Whitfield (Benjamin) and three brothers: Jesse Chittams (Toni), Darnell Chittams, and Lovell Chittams. He also leaves the following nephews and nieces: Wyman (Bootsy) Mathis, Jr., Marquita Whitfield, Benjamin Whitfield, Jr. (Kasandra), Breanne Mathis, Denzell Mathis, Alexa Chittams, Brandon McIntyre, Matthew Janey, and Jennifer Janey.
In addition, his aunts and uncles: Magalene Bell (deceased), Virginia Chittams, Ernestine Richardson, Linda Walton, and Thelma Davis, Basil (Billy) Chittams, Lawrence (Sam) Chittams (deceased), David Chittams, Gary Chittams, Leon Jones, Anthony Jones and Horace (Boo) Jones.
Johnny is also survived by a host of relatives and friends.
His final resting place (interment) will be at Harmony Memorial Park in Landover, Maryland.
Psalm 23
King James Version
23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
The family wishes to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude for all of your prayers and kindness shown during our bereavement.
Richard (Johnny) was born on October 16, 1959 to Pearline and Richard (Sonny) Chittams. He grew up in Lincoln Park, Lanham, Maryland, and attended Sunday School at Seaton Memorial AME Church. He was educated in Prince George’s Public Schools, and graduated from DuVal Senior High in 1977.
Over the years he held several jobs. He was a kind hearted and a hardworking person. His favorite pastimes were watching NFL games, working on his car and shopping for bargains which he loved to share with anyone.
Johnny leaves to cherish his memories his Mother, Pearl Chittams, four sisters: Patricia Mathis (Wyman), Rachel McIntyre (Calvin), Priscilla Janey (Derek), Sheila Dianne Whitfield (Benjamin) and three brothers: Jesse Chittams (Toni), Darnell Chittams, and Lovell Chittams. He also leaves the following nephews and nieces: Wyman (Bootsy) Mathis, Jr., Marquita Whitfield, Benjamin Whitfield, Jr. (Kasandra), Breanne Mathis, Denzell Mathis, Alexa Chittams, Brandon McIntyre, Matthew Janey, and Jennifer Janey.
In addition, his aunts and uncles: Magalene Bell (deceased), Virginia Chittams, Ernestine Richardson, Linda Walton, and Thelma Davis, Basil (Billy) Chittams, Lawrence (Sam) Chittams (deceased), David Chittams, Gary Chittams, Leon Jones, Anthony Jones and Horace (Boo) Jones.
Johnny is also survived by a host of relatives and friends.
His final resting place (interment) will be at Harmony Memorial Park in Landover, Maryland.
Psalm 23
King James Version
23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
The family wishes to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude for all of your prayers and kindness shown during our bereavement.