Gene A. Chittum, Sr. DOB: 02/20/1939 of Maryville, TN formerly of Knoxville & Kingston, TN. Passed away 09/27/2023 after a long illness. He is preceded in death by parents Harvey & Tressie Faulkner Chittum, three brothers, 3 sisters, & 3 children. He is survived by sister Wanda Gerard of Texas, and his four daughters: Cathy Chittum Hicks (Charles), Nancy Chittum Sparks (Donnie), Felecia Chittum Clark, and Tressie Valentine. Thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. No service will be held. Celebration of life to be announced at a later date.