Howard Rogers Kitt, 69, of Colonial Heights formerly of Goochland dies

Howard Rogers Kitt, 69 of Colonial Heights and formerly of Goochland, has died, and a local viewing and funeral service have been scheduled that will affect neighbors and family across Goochland and nearby communities. The obituary states, "Howard Rogers Kitt, 69 of Colonial Heights, Va. formerly of Goochland, Va. departed this life Friday, January 30, 2026. He is survived by his loving family."

His remains currently rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home in Goochland, where the funeral home staff posted a public message stating, "Offering our deepest condolences and praying for comfort and strength during this time of sorrow." A viewing is listed for Saturday, February 14, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Greenbrier Baptist Church, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM the same day. The obituary also notes, "Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday,..." reflecting the scheduled service time.

There is a discrepancy in available notices about the geographic listing for services. One summary described Kitt as being "of the Goochland area" and said services would be in nearby Powhatan. The funeral notice specifically names Greenbrier Baptist Church for the viewing and funeral but does not provide a city in the published excerpt. Residents seeking to attend or send condolences should confirm the church location and times directly with Robert Mealy Funeral Home in Goochland before making plans.

The online guest book accompanying the notice shows brief expressions of sympathy from the community, with fragments including "Not sure what to say?", "May God bless you and your...", "May your hearts soon be filled...", "May the love of friends and...", "As the days and weeks pass, and...", and "In loving memory of a wonderful..." These snippets reflect how neighbors and acquaintances have used the online space to register grief and support.

For Goochland County readers, the death of someone identified as formerly of the area underscores the connections that bind nearby localities such as Colonial Heights and Powhatan. Funeral arrangements at a local funeral home and a regional church draw family and friends from across municipal lines, which is typical in our community where congregations and family networks often span county borders.

What comes next for readers is practical: confirm the service location and times with Robert Mealy Funeral Home if you plan to attend, and consider leaving condolences via the online guest book or through the funeral home. The published notice provides the core details of Mr. Kitt’s passing and the planned services while leaving family names and further biographical information to be shared by survivors at their discretion.