George Pitts (b. June 04, 1914, d. September 08, 1995)
George Pitts (son of William Pitts and Della Thomas) was born June 04, 1914 in Union Co. Il., and died September 08, 1995 in Union Co. Il.. He married Freda Wilson on June 26, 1932 in Union Co. Il..
Notes for George Pitts: Obituary: Gazette Democrat, the talk and the Cobden review. Published in Anna Illinois. (Union Co.) September 14, 1995.
The Rev. George Pitts, son of William and Della (Thomas) Pitts, was born in Anna on June 4, 1914, and died at his home near Wolf Lake Friday, September 8, 1995 at the age of 81. The Rev. Pitts married Freda Wilson in Anna on June 26, 1932. He was preceded in death by Mrs. Pitts on March 29, 1977 and by his parents, four brothers and one sister. On January 19, 1980 he married Anna Walton in Cape Girardeau Mo. The Rev. Pitts was the founder and pastor of of Gospel of the Kingdom Church near Jonesboro. He was trustee of Shepardsville Campground. He has been a minister for the Lord for the past 41 years retiring in March 1995. Survivors include his wife, Anna of Wolf Lake; two sons, Fred Pitts of Lick Creek and Wayne Pitts of Wolf Lake; two daughters, Vernita Abney of Putnam Oklahoma., and Carleen Cain of Tuscola; seven grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services were Monday, September 11, at 1 P.M. in the Chapel of Hileman and Parr Funeral Services with the Rev. Alfred Daves, the Rev. Bobby Mouser and the Rev. Bon Reynolds officiating. Interment was in the Casper Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Hileman and Parr Funeral Services in Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements.
The following biography was provided by Thelda Pitts, second wife of James Pitts, son of Hallie Pitts.
George Pitts was the son of William and Della (Thomas) Pitts. He was married three times. He was widowed twice before his third marriage to Anna Walton. George wasm a man of God. He preached the Gospel for many many years until his health failed him. He was ill for a year when his doctor found out he had cancer and told him he had six months to live. In six months he was gone. He passed away in September of 1995. He is very much missed by his little flock and it is said he had the gift of healing. Often when he prayed he got results. The world needs more men like him. He had beautiful white hair. It was his desire for the church he had started to grow and prosper. There are still services there every Sunday. George had two sons and two daughters. He lived in a comfortable home filled with love. But God had an even better home for him.
More About George Pitts: Burial: Casper cemetery / Anna Il.. Nickname: "Wak wak" Because of his laugh.
More About George Pitts and Freda Wilson: Marriage: June 26, 1932, Union Co. Il..
George Pitts (b. June 04, 1914, d. September 08, 1995)
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