David Henry Pitts
October 17, 1936 ~ August 30, 2014
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD with Pastor Kevin Cullins officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
David “Dave” Henry Pitts, III, 77, of Mechanicsville, MD formerly from Richlands, NC passed away on August 30, 2014 in Callaway, MD. Born on October 17, 1936, he was the son of the late Ruth Ervin Thompson Pitts, and David Henry Pitts, II. Dave was the loving husband of Debra Lowdermilk Pitts, whom he married on May 9, 1987 in Upper Marlboro, MD. Dave is survived by his children; Angela Pitts of Clements, MD, Karen Pitts Guy (Buddy) of Mechanicsville, MD, John Pitts of Dallas, TX, 6 grandchildren; Cory Middleton, Chas Guy, Chelsey Guy, Nicole Pitts, Joshua Pitts, Laura Pitts, and sister Mary Pitts Cowan (Dale) of Berkeley Springs, WV. Dave graduated from Richlands High School in 1954, and Atlantic Christian College in 1959, with a Degree in Education, he also graduated from Frostburg State University with a Masters Degree in School Administration. He moved from Richlands, NC to St. Mary’s County, and worked a at School Administrator for Prince Georges County Board of Education for 40 years, retiring in 1998 from Glenridge Elementary School. Dave belonged to the National Educators Association, Prince Georges Public School retirees Association, Alpha Sigma Phi; he loved the Washington Redskins, Washington Nationals, he enjoyed traveling to Maine and Vermont to get his Green Mountain Coffee, and he loved to spend time with his grandchildren taking them to the Baysox games and watching their sporting events, before his illness he was an active member with his church (Hughesville Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kevin Cullins officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers; Cory Middleton, Chas Guy, Eddie Middleton, Patrick Moran, Joshua Pitts, and Frank Leitera. Honorary Pallbearer will be Billy Guy, and David Stasch. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Michael J. Fox Parkinson Foundation Grand Central Station P.O. Box 4777 New York, NY 10163-4777.
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“Karen,Keeping you and your family in my prayers… Take care,”
“Karen & family: So sorry about your dad. Anything we can do just give us a call. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Kitty Lou & Guy Mattingly & Mary Beth Browne & boys”
“Debbie and Family, You are in my prayers and thoughts.”
“Debbie and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. My deepest sympathy, Julie “
“Debbie and Family, sending you all my heartfelt condolences on the loss of a wonderful man.”
“Karen, so sorry about your dad’s passing. I hope you are doing OK during this time of grief.”
“Karen,Angela and John my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.”
“Debbie and family Sorry for your loss. He was fun to be around,”
“Debbie, we extend out deepest sympathies to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. “
“John and Karen, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. There is so little one can say, our heart goes out to you both.”
“Debbie and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Just know how much others care and share in your sorrow. Love You Bunches XOXOXOXO”
“My deepest sympathy. I had the honor of working with Dave when he was the Assistant Principal at Glenridge. He was the kindest, funniest most authentic person I have ever had the privilege to know. He touched all he came in contact with, he will be missed.”
“Debbie..I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Dave.. A quite gentle man.. With the warmest smile.. My thoughts and prayers are with you ..”
“I could not help but smile (and hear Dave chuckle in the background) when I learned that Dave’s funeral will be held on a Saturday. Of course, Saturday is the most logical day, for people to be able to attend, but Saturday funerals had a special meaning for Dave and me: Throughout our childhoods on a farm near Richlands, NC, my cousin Dave and I went to the movies in town on Saturdays — EVERY Saturday, rain or shine, no matter what. And his dad (Big David) was a tease. One day Big David became so exasperated over having to stop what he was doing and drive us to the Richlands Theatre (fancy spelling; it was owned by The Sylvesters) he vented his belief that if he died anytime soon and was buried on a Saturday, Dave would choose to go to the movies instead of to his own daddy’s funeral. Maybe; but life made different plans for us and our families. Yet I always remember my uncle’s comment when I cannot attend funerals that I’d like to attend — especially Saturday funerals. Rest in Peace, Dave, among the better “stars”.”
“Karen and family I am so sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you in my prayers at this difficult time.”
“John & Karen, Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time. Love Andy & Sandy Edger “
“Karen and Family, I am so sorry for your lost. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Take care “
“Karen and family, may you find comfort of the memories of your dad during the difficult days ahead. You are in our prayers. Much love,”
“Mary, thinking of you at this time. My sympathies to you and the family.”
“For all of us who knew Dave he was truly a remarkable man! He kept you in stitches all the time. There was never a dull moment around Dave. I enjoyed working with him at Glenridge Elem.The sun has set on a very special man. My prayers are with the family.”
“Deepest sorrow and condolences to the Pitts Family”
“John, Karen and family so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you.”
“Debbie and family, my heartfelt condolences. Keeping you in my prayers.”