Jan 31, 2021

James Lewis Litton, 70, of Prosperity, died at 11:08 a.m. Thursday, January 28, 2021, at home.

He was born Thursday, April 6, 1950, in Ripley, W.Va., a son of the late Crayton Clair Litton and Vivian Jeanette Taylor Litton Scott.

James enjoyed hunting and being outside. He worked as a coal miner at the Emerald Mine in Waynesburg.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Lantz Litton, whom he married May 16, 1975.

Also surviving are three sons, Jason A. Litton of Waynesburg, Lonnie Litton of Waynesburg and Jeames (Tanya) Litton of Aleppo; four grandchildren; one half sister, Pam Snuffer of Oak Hill, W.Va.; four brothers, Ricky D. Litton of Elkton, Md., Sam Litton of Waynesburg, Billy Joe Litton of Sedona, Ariz. and Danny C. Litton Sr. of Rices Landing; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are his stepfather, Elmer Scott; one grandson, Warren Riley Litton; three sisters, Patricia D. Hopkins, Doris Jean Bedilion and Alta Jane Litton, who died in infancy; one brother, Randy Litton.

At the request of the deceased and the family, there will be no public visitation or services. Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc., Daryl L. Throckmorton Owner/Director, 197 N. Maiden Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370, have been entrusted with his arrangements. Burial will be private. Information is at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.