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Joseph Pitts Obituary
Clarksville - Joseph Elwyn Pitts, Sr., age 88, of Clarksville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Vanderbilt Medical Center surrounded by family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Hilldale Baptist Church with Dr. Nick Pitts, Dr. Larry Robertson, and Minister Cindy Pitts officiating. Burial will be Monday, June 25, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West.
Joe's family will receive friends Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the chapel of McReynolds-Nave & Larson funeral home, and again on Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the church.
Joe entered into this life on July 13, 1929, son of the late Ernest and Eva Davis Pitts. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a Korean War Veteran and a Purple Heart recipient. Joe was a member of Hilldale Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas and Horace Pitts; sisters, Ruby Lee and Louise Davis; son-in-law, Roger Atkins.
Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 64 years, Alice Marshall Pitts; son, State Rep. Joe Pitts, Jr. and wife Cindy; daughter, Joy Atkins; grandchildren, Amy Atkins, Nick Pitts, Ryan (Kelly) Pitts, Joe (Bonnie) Crass, Jostin (Rebecca) Crass, and Jacob (Rebekah) Crass, ten great-grandchildren, brother, Raymond Pitts, and sister, Christine Dupont.
Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be John Freed Sunday School class.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be made online at www.NaveFuneralHomes.com.
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Delores Herring Gray
June 29, 2018
Alice
I just heard about the passing of Joe. So sorry for your loss. You and family are in my prayers.
June 28, 2018
Alice, I was sorry to read that your husband passed. When you feel up to talking call me 931 388 8583. I would like to remember our days at Fort Campbell Schools. , Ernestine Miller Rash
Carolyn Lewis
June 27, 2018
Alice, I am so sorry to read of the death of your beloved Joe!!! I know your heartache after losing Norman when he was only 54, after a 33 yr. marriage. The Lord sent Jim to me later and we have been married 30 years now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your children, grans, and great-grans!! Our great-gran number 17 was born today. Family is so important!!! I hope all will rally round and give you great love and support!! Our love and prayers are with you!!! Love, Carolyn Vaughan (Wooten) Lewis
Micahel & Constance Brown
June 24, 2018
Mike and I are so saddened by this news. We continue to keep you in our prayers.
Deborah Dix
June 23, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Joseph Pitts Sr. Continue prayers for strength , peace and comfort during the loss of your father.
Deborah Dix
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
Bishop Anthony Alfred
June 23, 2018
Jim Larsen
June 23, 2018
Joe, Cindy and Family,
May you rest steady on faith for a joyous reunion in the presence of the Redeemer. So sorry for your loss.
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