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John Pitts

Memphis, Tennessee

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John Pitts, co-founder of Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance, World War II veteran, Eagle Scout, community activist, and loving father, husband, and grandfather passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2009. John Pitts was born on 957 Kansas Street, Memphis, TN on a cold January 11, 1927 day. He was a Fort...

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Kim, Johnny, Jennings, Rob, and Mary Carson, What a wonderful father and grandfather you all have shared. We didn't know him that well personally, but we know what a positive impact he made on your lives. What a wonderful blessing to have had all the wonderful years you had with him. We know you all will carry on the his high moral legacy. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, the Don Holm Family (Don, Leslie, Seth, Turner, and Annie)

To the Pitts Family--

Mr. Pitts was another shining example of the "Greatest Generation." I can still see Mr. Bolks, Mr. Hicks, and Mr. Pitts at Troop 75 Scout meetings comparing notes on what their respective sons had done the week before at school, rolling their eyes, nodding their heads, and figuring how to re-direct their respective sons' energies. Mr. Pitts sent my wife and me wine glasses with the Malone family crest as a wedding gift. He sent birthday cards and clippings...

I have many great memories of working for Mr. Pitts. His fun sense of humor and high standards in business helped make L&P a wonderful place to work. May God's grace and peace comfort your family during these difficult days.

John was a valued member of the Explorers Sunday School Class at Kingsway Christian Church. He shared his rich past experiences with the rest of the class, most of whom are decades younger. During the rose-growing season, he always brought roses to share with the ladies of the class. He was always so happy and upbeat even when he was ill. John was a wonderful man and I will miss him terribly.

Janie,
What a wonderful man you father was with values that permeated his life. I am so sorry for your loss...again.
Fondly,
Fran Kufman

May God hold you in His arms and heal the sorrow that you feel. Our sympathy and warmest thoughts are with you now.
Love Laura and Ed Murphy

Johnny, Janie, Linda and Pat:

I am a better person for knowing your Dad. He created a positive body of work which touched a great family, his business and his community. I remember God promises us Joy, but there are times of sorrow and this is one of those times. I'm glad I have so many good memories of your Dad and know you can summon some too.

love to you all,

Bill Robinson

We are praying for you. Your father was a wonderful person. He will be missed by all the people here in Big Orange Country.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.