Born on a farm near Falcon, Nevada County, Arkansas, Kitchens attended the common schools and Southern Academy.

Now living in Magnolia, Arkansas, Kitchens established a law practice and began to become involved in the community.

He would enter the 47th Arkansas General Assembly, which was entirely controlled by the Democratic Party (typical during the Solid South period).

[3] Kitchens was re-elected for the 48th Arkansas General Assembly, this time serving Columbia County alongside S. A. Crumpler, but did not seek reelection after his second term.

[5] This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress