of Little Rock, AR
May 21, 1939 - September 2, 2019
Gary Lynn Pitts, age 80 of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019. He was born on May 21, 1939, in Booneville, Mississippi to his late parents Robert Carter Pitts and Opal Kathleen Fraser. Gary was a member of Geyer Springs Baptist Church for 41 years where he served as a Deacon. Gary's love for the Lord was evident through the many ministries he served at the church. He helped with hurricane disaster relief and was retired from the United States Army after 42 years of service. Gary was a loving husband, father, papaw, and friend.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Elaine Pitts; three children, Mike Pitts (Rita) of Little Rock, AR, Karen Ballard (Daryl) of Shreveport, LA and Kim Reese (Doug) of Bryant, AR; two brothers, Terry and Bobby Pitts; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I-30, Little Rock, AR (501) 455-5800. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Friday, September 6, 2019, at Geyer Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Dave Hughey officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park with United States Army Military Honors.
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14 Condolence(s)
Kim Rothwell Schofield
Saturday, January 11, 2020
He was such a good man. So sorry for your loss. ♥ï¸
Margaret Gates
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Gary Pitts was one of the finest men i have known and he will be greatly missed. I know he is enjoying eternity with his saviour. He was my sunday school teacher and we enjoyed his way of leading the class so much. Rest in peace Gary.
My sympathies to Elaine and all the family.
Jack
Thursday, September 5, 2019
I always admired the peaceful and strong nature I saw in Gary. My prayers are with you, Elaine and family. I will miss this true servant of our Lord, and be thankful for the example he showed.
Sandra Edwards
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Elaine, Mike, Karen, & Kim,
I was so saddened today to hear of your Mr. Cox's passing. He was such a kind and Godly man. I am so glad that I was able to meet him in this life through The Manor. Prayers for your families as you are going through this difficult time.
Sandra
Patricia Teeling
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Kim and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Gary was a great individual. I will always miss seeing his smile when he talked about his children and grandchildren. He will be missedâ¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Ricky and Lisa Pevey
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Love you Mike And Rita
Bobby and Kaye Hamblin
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
So sorry, Elaine. Our prayers are with you and your family. The BHS Class of '56 mourns the loss of one of its favorites.
Nan Conley
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Elaine, I am so sorry to hear about Gary. You and your beautiful family are in my prayers. Love you!
Charles Ricketts
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
My prayers are with the family during these difficult days. Gary was a special friend and fellow class mate at Booneville High School. His family and mine lived in the same neighborhood.God bless and thanks for the memories.
Charles Ricketts
Judy Geno
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
I’m so sorry to hear about Gary. Please accept my condolences. Praying for the entire family, especially sweet Wanda.
Sue Pittman
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Gary,
You were a fine Christian Man, who loved helping others, whether you were asked to or not. You were a God send to me when I was so sick, and helped my daughter too. You went to my appointments, sat for hours waiting at my Dr's visits, and then would help me from the wheelchair to the car and visa versa. Telling you how much that meant to us was just a small part of how grateful my daughter and myself were to you. Now you are in God's Kingdom and what a reunion it will be for all of us. We love you Gary
To the family, we are so so sorry for your loss
Sue Pittman and Terri Simmons
Bobbie Reese
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Kim and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss but I am so glad that I was able to meet him via you. Mr. Pitts always had a smile on his face and I recall him at my Daddy's visitation shortly after you and Doug married. He was always there to lend a hand to those around him.
With all of our love,
Bobbie
Randy
Justin and Mackenzie Reese
Peggy Smith James
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
I’m so sorry for the loss of Gary. Please know you all are in my thoughts & prayers.
Peggy Smith James
Fretonzia Hickman
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Kim,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I am praying that God gives you peace of mind and assurance that your dad is in a better place.