Obituary: Brian Edward Chilton

February 23, 1969 – December 4, 2022

Brian Edward Chilton, 53, of Mitchell, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, at his residence.

Born February 23, 1969, in Evansville, he was the son of James Edward and Sandra L. (Windels) Chilton.  He married Lori Ann Griffin on November 2, 2002, and she survives.

Brian was a U.S. Navy veteran of Desert Storm serving aboard a submarine.  He worked at Alexander Electric as an electrician.  He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 250 and a member of the Mitchell Fire Department.  Brian attended the Bride of Christ Fellowship.  He was a junior high football coach, assisted junior varsity and varsity football staff, and volunteered as a youth league baseball, basketball, and football coach.  Brian enjoyed outdoor activities, hunting, fishing, and racing.  He was influential in the lives of his students, children, and community as well as his kids, family, and animals.

Surviving is his wife, Lori Ann Chilton of Mitchell; children, Kyle Chilton of St. Joseph, Missouri, Logan Greene of Speedway, Hayden Chilton of Mitchell, and Carter Chilton of Mitchell; grandchildren, Vincent Chilton, Joel Chilton, Skylar Chilton, and Jasper Chilton; father, James Edward Chilton of Newburg; brother, Stephen (Tammy) Chilton of Brownsburg; in-laws, Andy and Debbie Pemberton of Mitchell; and several nieces and nephews.

His mother preceded him in death.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 9, at the Bride of Christ Fellowship in Mitchell with Andy Pemberton, officiating.  Military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.  Burial will be at Lawrenceport Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 8, and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Friday at the Bride of Christ Fellowship.

Memorial Contributions can be made in Brian’s memory to Mitchell High School Athletics

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com.