Rev. Bob Stitts

I met Bob when he was a teenager in Cincinnatti. Max his brother and I had just separated from the army &Ft Lewis, Washington and he brought me to Cincinnatti meet his family. Bob was very friendly and fun guy to know.I'm writing because I would like to get in touch with his brother Max. Would someone be kind enough to send me Max or Marilyn's Tel. No and. or address so that I can talk to them?.I'm Bill Tan & 626-447-0422 or e-mI- [email protected] in advance,BT

Eric, Amy, John Robert, Emily, Mary Beth, and Matthew I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, father-in-law and papa. I know you miss him very much. I came to the 10:00 Easter Service this year and was truly blessed by his prayer that Sunday. I will continue to pray for all of you as you grieve the loss of this wonderful man of God. I love you all.

We will miss our neighbor...such a fine man. We are here for you Lillian. You are in our thoughts and prayers always.

The Propes family
Ooltewah, TN

Brother Bob was a true man of God. What a blessing to have known him!

Brother Bob left many memories of exemplifying how to live:
He showed genuine care such as taking time to ride the VBS bus to pick up children in our neighborhood even my own.
He showed his love for his family with stories admiring his wife & kids.
He showed witty humor with comments similar to this, "Up in heaven, we will be able to eat all the dessert we want and not worry about the calories!"
He showed his faith with passages such as Romans 8 that not even death can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord!

What a great man of God. His legacy has been passed on not only to his family, but our family as well. He will be greatly missed! Stitts family, know that if you ever need anything we will be there and we will be praying for you all in the days, weeks and years ahead.Love and Prayers, Ryan and Stefanie Capetz

Mrs Lillian,Adrian,Lorena,Eric,and family,I just Prat that God gives you all the Comfort,Peace,and Strength,that only HE,can give you all,in the coming days,weeks,months,as You All were Blessed to have One of the Greatest,Husband,Father,
Grandfather,that was Trully a man of God,who Always walked by faith,not by sight,and Lead by Example! I was soo Happy too see him and George Hubbuch,come to visit me during visitation on Oct.24,2000,and was Thankful to be Baptized by Bro.Bob on Dec.17,2000.My PaPa was tickled,when he saw me wearing my Glasses,when Bro.Bob Babtized me,and even though I knew he had never let someone drown,I didn't want to be the first one,I figured I would trip,going down those few steps,in the Babtismal,and I don't know how to swim,but that was a Blessing! One of the things that always stuck with me,is when he said,A Couple that Prays Together,Stays Together! Thank You for being there for me,the Last Six Months,since my Mom Died,as they meant the World to me,as Bro Bob,and Bro.Eric,always knew the right things to say.His Memorial Service Was the Most Beautiful one,I have ever seen,and Lorena,Adrian,and Eric,did a Great Job of sharing soo many special stories about their Father! It was Trully a Blessing! I Love ALL Of The Very Sweet Stitts Family!

Just heard about Bro. Bob today. My heart is sad for the loss of a great man. But also it is rejoicing with the heavenly hosts that he is home with our Lord. He loved the Lord with all his being and was a wonderful pastor. Thank you Lillian for sharing him all these years. My prayers go out to you and your famiy.

Dear Lillian and family,As I was remembering Brother Bob this morning, these thoughts came to me about his homecoming in heaven:
Walking streets of gold, seeing gates of pearl,sapphires and jewels set all about.
There's loved ones I haven't seen since youth, others who've passed on years before. What happiness on their faces I had never seen. Hugs and joyful reunions all around.
The singing grabs me and fills my soul with delight. There must be thousands of voices so beautiful, sweet, and pure.
Peacefulness and overwhelming joy fill me. Anxieties, worries, and fear are completely gone. I'm at home.
But the greatest I've not told. My Savior lifts my head and the love that's substained, guided, and held me through life now I see.What an experience, it can't be described as He gently takes me in His arms. I'm now safely home.
Love, Beverly deYampert

One of my fondest memories of Brother Bob are his children's stories. I can remember eagerly awaiting to hear about Corky the Crow and the vast array of other characters every Sunday morning. Bob was also a faithful friend and neighbor to my family, often stopping by just to fellowship with us. Recently I've been reading "Don't Waste Your Life" by John Piper and Bob is a shining example of a life lived unwasted for the furtherment of the Kingdom and for the exultation of Christ and Him crucified. Bob was a man who lived by radical faith and devotion to his Savior. He has had a lasting impact and inspiration on my life and the lives of countless others to not waste the blessed life I've been given but to live by radical, cross-centered, Christ-exulting, God-glorifying, Kingdom-furthering faith.

Lillian and family, I have been so blessed over the years by Brother Bob and your family! From the time we came to Bayside in the early 80's until now, Brother Bob has been such a witness to our family as a pastor and also as an example of a godly husband and father. Besides my own father, I respected Brother Bob more than any man I have known. He has baptized all 3 of my children and performed two marriages for them. He has counseled me thru several very difficult times in my life and most recently, he has visited my husband in the hospital as he was fighting his own cancer! I know heaven is rejoicing to have Brother Bob there and we want to love you and comfort you as you work thru your grief. I praise The Lord for the day that Bayside and the Stitts family came into my life!!

Brother Bob baptized our children and was such a powerful influence to our family. He will be greatly missed. Mrs. Lillian and Brother Eric are in our prayers.
Cheryl, Caroline, & Chad Baxter

One of the best pastors and man of God that I ever knew. He will be missed.

Our family thanks Lillian and all the Stitts children for sharing Brother Bob during his ministry. He was our shepherd, counselor, and pastor until he retired. He visited the sick at home and in the hospital, performed marriages for our children, officiated funerals, was our teacher and counselor. We are so sorry for his passing, but know he is with Jesus. We are praying for the Stitts family. We have lost a good and faithful servant of the Lord.

To the Stitts family,
Bro Bob meant so much to the Fielden family, our loss is Heaven's gain. We loved hearing him preach, sing and tell all his stories. He was the best story teller ever. We are so thankful to have learned so much about our Lord and Savior through his life example. The Stitts family has always displayed a Godly example for others to follow. Bro Bob had a true heart for the lost and loved sharing Jesus every where and with anyone. Eric you are following in his footsteps, keep up the great work until the nets are full. Love Jim, Angie and Kassidy

Thank you Bro. Bob for being such a man of God. The lives that you have changed will go on forever. Your legacy is great and can be found in the hearts of those you have ministered to over your journey through this life. Heaven is rejoicing! For a son has cone home. May God wrap his arms around all the broken hearts and those who loved him. God bless Stitts family.

Miss Lillian, Brother Eric and all the Stitts family my prayers are with each of you. Brother Bob was our Pastor from 1990 until he retired and he groomed a well qualified son to follow in his footsteps. He was a kind, gentle and generous man who was a living example of 2 Timothy 2:15. With Miss Lillian beside him he built a lighthouse in the Harrison community. Although he will be sorely missed by thousands, he is now with the Jesus he loved so dearly and no longer feels the pain and suffering he went through.

Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Now, on to your reward. Thank you for your years of service to those of us who have been blessed to be a part of your ministry over the years. I can still see you smiling at the pulpit telling one of your many stories of your Army days, shoe selling days, and how Lillian served you iced tea when you met her, and how she has been making it for you ever since.You are a blessed man. I know the seeds you planted will bloom on in the souls of so many.I know because I am one of those blooms. Thank you Bro. Bob....you will be missed!!!

One of God's Mighty Men has now entered thru the Pearly Gates and we will always remember our tme together at Lookout Valley Baptist Church.

Words can't express the gratitude, appreciation and love we have for Brother Bob and the whole Stitts family. We are most thankful for Bob and Lillian's obedience and faithfulness to God's call on their lives and to their commitment to the Lord and Bayside. We love you Stitts Family!

Brother Bob touched so many lives and made such a difference in Harrison, Tn.by his vision to reach people and tell them about God's love and forgiveness. His passing is a loss to Bayside but what rejoicing there is in Heaven today. My prayers are with all the Stitts family, so sorry I cannot be with you during this time.

Bro. Bob was my pastor when I attended Bayside Baptist Church in the mid 90's and again when he was interim pastor at Lookout Valley Baptist Church. While at Lookout Valley he baptizted my oldest Daughter. Love and miss you Bro. Bob. My heart goes out to the family. You are all in my prayers.

We feel blessed to have been shepherded by him for so many years. His godly legacy will live on through the many lives he touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the days ahead. Julie, Frank, and Blake Heery

We feel blessed to have been shepherded by him for so many years. His godly legacy will live on through the many lives he touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the days ahead. Julie, Frank, and Blake Heery

Praying for all of you as I remember Bro. Bob and the many times he displayed the love of Christ in my life. Lorena - my heart goes out to you.

Brother Bob will be missed! He was a great man of God! I accepted Christ at the age of 9, during a revival at Bayside. There are so many fond memories of him and Lillian. Thank you, Brother Bob for all you gave to anyone who met you.

I just keep thinking that Brother Bob is now surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses who are sharing with him how he touched their lives. Thankfully he will have eternity because I know there are so many...
We are so saddened for ourselves and the Stitts family. There will forever be a place no one else can fill here. We love you always, Brother Bob. Cherie & Larry Haggard and family

Loving memories of Brother Bob, as he was not only a wonderful minister of the Gospel, but also a friend to so many. My husband Jim Bryan loved him & felt honored to serve the Church at Bayside in any way that was needed while he was alive. Condolences to Mrs Lillian, Brother Eric & rest of family.

Shirley Bryan

Thank you, Brother Bob, for the love you have shown us all these years, and for being the Godly man you were, setting an example for all who knew you. We will miss you but will rejoice for you in your new heavenly home.