Charles Edward Hitchens

AIKEN, SC- CHARLES EDWARD HITCHENS, 90, beloved husband of the late Josephine Trum Hitchens, died Friday, September 26, 2014 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, SC. Born in Ohio, Mr. Hitchens was a son of the late Charles and Mary Hugli Hitchens. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Hitchens retired as a carpenter and enjoyed playing golf. Survivors include his son and a daughter-in-law, Dean and Debbie Hitchens, of Aiken, SC; three grandchildren, Billy Hitchens, Heather Hitchens and Daniel Gottleber; four great-grandchildren, Natria, Jordan, Ryan, and Kristen Detz; a sister, Naomi Vavrik; and a brother, Rick Hitchens. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Hitchens was proceeded in death by a granddaughter, Jenny Detz and a great-grandson, Tyler Gottleber. Services will be held privately in Ohio at a later date. SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Charles Edward Hitchens, please visit our flower store.