In Loving Memory
David Gerald Pitts
5/22/1949 — 4/19/2021
Claybar-Funeral-Home
A Life Remembered
Obituary
David Gerald Pitts, 71, lifelong resident of Orange, passed away on April 20, 2021, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service with burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Sunset Cemetery in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, on May 22, 1949, he was the son of Gerald Dewey Pitts and Joy Madge (Mayfield) Pitts. David worked for many years as a Service Technician for Southwestern Bell and later retired from AT&T. He enjoyed fishing, reading, water skiing, motorcycles and camping. David will be deeply missed by all those who came to know and love him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Joy Pitts; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas Dewey Pitts and Donna Broussard Pitts; and niece, Kristen Pitts Fuss.
He is survived by his son, Cameron Taylor Pitts of Orange; and siblings, Harold Ray Pitts of Nacogdoches, Stella Kathy Pitts Smith of Moss Bluff, Louisiana, Margie Ann Pitts of San Augustine, and Penny Pitts Bays and husband Gerald of Buna.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service with burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Sunset Cemetery in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, on May 22, 1949, he was the son of Gerald Dewey Pitts and Joy Madge (Mayfield) Pitts. David worked for many years as a Service Technician for Southwestern Bell and later retired from AT&T. He enjoyed fishing, reading, water skiing, motorcycles and camping. David will be deeply missed by all those who came to know and love him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Joy Pitts; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas Dewey Pitts and Donna Broussard Pitts; and niece, Kristen Pitts Fuss.
He is survived by his son, Cameron Taylor Pitts of Orange; and siblings, Harold Ray Pitts of Nacogdoches, Stella Kathy Pitts Smith of Moss Bluff, Louisiana, Margie Ann Pitts of San Augustine, and Penny Pitts Bays and husband Gerald of Buna.
Service Details
Gatherings in remembrance
Visitation
Saturday, April 24, 2021 · 2:00 PM
Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630
Funeral Service
Saturday, April 24, 2021 · 3:00 PM
Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630
Graveside Service
Sunday, April 25, 2021 · 2:00 PM
Sunset Memorial Park, Nacogdoches
In Memory
Moments to treasure
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Anonymous
April 23, 2021
Strength & Solace Spray was purchased for the family of David Gerald Pitts.
The Pitts Family
April 23, 2021
The Pitts Family purchased the Rose Romanesque Bouquet for the family of David Gerald Pitts.
Claybar Funeral Home
April 23, 2021
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All Of Us In Administration
April 22, 2021
All of us in Administration purchased the Medium Dish Garden for the family of David Gerald Pitts.
Kathy, Cody And All Of David'S Family
April 22, 2021
Kathy, Cody and all of David's family purchased the Rainbow Of Remembrance Spray for the family of David Gerald Pitts.
Harold Pitts
April 21, 2021
He was my first "HERO". He taught me how to ride a bicycle and gave me the desire to participate in sports. He also (along with Thomas) put me up to sticking my arm down crawfish holes to get the crawfish out. He was always helpful to those who asked. All my love to all who will miss him.
Anonymous
April 21, 2021
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of David Gerald Pitts.
From: Carolyn Rashall
April 21, 2021
From: Carolyn Rashall purchased the Peaceful White Lilies Basket for the family of David Gerald Pitts.
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