Jerry Alfred Kittson, 84, of Sweet Home passed away March 23, 2022. He was born in Salem to Fred and Edna (Lewis) Kittson.

Jerry served in the United States Air Force from 1955 – 1959.

He lived in Sweet Home, Oregon his entire adult life where he raised his family. Jerry worked as a logger in Sweet Home and surrounding areas. After retirement, he worked as a long-haul truck driver for a couple of years.

Jerry enjoyed working in his yard and tending to the various gardens on his property. He also enjoyed scouting and hunting with his “Sweetheart,” Sharon. He belonged to the Sweet Home Elks Lodge and the VFW. They both loved to dance the night away whenever they had the chance.

Jerry is survived by his children: Rick Kittson, Tonya Kittson both of Sweet Home, Tammy Kittson of Lebanon; step-children: Tanna Rains of Sweet Home, Pam Sylvester of Bend, Becky
Rains of Laurel, Montana, Bobby Rains of Bend, Lonny Rains of Ridgefield, Washington, and Carrie Fineran of Salem; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by Sharon Rains (2014), Phyllis Kittson (1999), Lori Kittson Volkers (2001); and siblings Fred, Tom, and Steve.

Graveside service with Military Honors will be 2:30 pm Saturday April 30th at Gilliland Cemetery. Memorial contributions in his name can be sent to the Sweet Home Elks Lodge #1972. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com