Joseph "Joe" Allen Kitson, 75, Hamilton, MO, formerly of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away on October 24, 2022, in Hamilton.

Joe was born on April 7, 1947, in La Grange, Kentucky, to Winton E. and Martha Jean (Kitson) Bixler.  He graduated from high school and honorably served his country in the Army serving in Germany from 1967-1969.  Joe was employed as a caterer.

He was a member of the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, his sister-Jeanne Bixler, and his daughter-Eddy Jo Bixler.

Survivors:  Daughters-Lisa (Eric) Battaglia, Hamilton; and Michelle Bixler, St. Petersburg, FL; 4 grandchildren-Kobe, Peyton, Jack and Sean; and his sister-Melody Bixler.

Cremation has been entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.

Donations may be made in Joe's memory to The Caldwell County Foundation Cancer Assistance Fund in care of the funeral home.