Thomas Allen Pitts, age 59, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Mercy Hospital. He was born May 3, 1956, in St Louis, MO, to Carl and Thelma (Neagle) Pitts. Tom worked at French’s for many years. Tom was an avid sports fan and memorabilia Collector. Tom’s greatest love was spending time with his granddaughter Bella Larson.
He was preceded in death by parents, Carl Murrin Pitts and Thelma Pearl Bunch, and one brother, Mike Pitts. He is survived by one son, Joshua Pitts, state of California; one daughter, Ambrea Grant, Springfield; three sisters,Sandra Lashley, Springfield, Susan Steele, Grubville, MO, and Debbie Linder, Atlanta, GA; one brother, Jerry Pitts, Plano, TX; three grandchildren; significant other, Brenda Young, Springfield; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 19, 2015, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Visitation will be held from 2-3 on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Memorial contributions may be made to the The United Way. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO.