Mr. Charles “Eddie” Pitts, age 71 of Bolivar, MO passed away August 11, 2010 in his home. He was born January 5, 1939 in Comanchee, OK, to Lester and Ernestine (Tilley) Pitts. On March 17, 1961 he married Alice Watkins and to this union two children were born. He was a 1957 graduate of Halfway High School, owned and operated Eddie’s Market with his wife Alice, a retired R1 Bolivar Schools Bus Driver and attended the First Assembly of God Church in Bolivar.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Chilua Redd; and an infant brother.
He is survived by his wife Alice of the home; his daughter Renee Brown of Bolivar, MO; his son Allan Pitts and his wife Jennifer of Bolivar, MO; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; his brothers Darrell Wayne Pitts and his wife Sue of Springfield, MO; James Raymond Pitts and his wife Johnie of Willard, MO; his sisters Charlene Webb and husband Bobby of Covington, TN and Earlene Brown of Raymore, MO; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Charles “Eddie’ Pitts are at 10:00 AM, Saturday August 14, 2010 in First Assembly of God Church, 1320 S. Springfield Ave., Bolivar, with Bro. Gary Ankrom officiating. Burial to follow in the Salem Cemetery in Cliquot, MO. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in Pitts Chapel. Friends and family may sign a guest book or send private condolences at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel, Bolivar, MO.