Richard E. Pitts
January 11, 1928 - July 21, 2015
Richard Eugene Pitts, 87, was born January 11, 1928 in Richmond, the son of Forrest and Grace (Knoll) Pitts. He died Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at Reid Hospital, following a short illness. Richard graduated from Hagerstown High School and served in the US Navy. On September 11, 1949 he married Rachel L. Holler of Hagerstown. He was a life long resident of Wayne County, retired from Dana Corporation after 30 years of service and farmed for 56 years. He was a member of Perfect Circle 25 year Club and UAW Local 1601. He attended New Testament Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Rachel; children Rebecca Collis (Tom Bertsch), Ramona Owens and Randy Pitts, all of Hagerstown; six granddaughters, Jennifer (Matt) Lake, Abigail (Jeff) Marshall, Tabitha (Jon) Robinson, Serena (Travis) Summers, Jill (Bryan) Curts and Lindsay Pitts; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth (John) Waters of Crossville, TN. Visitation will be 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 25, at Culberson Funeral Home, Hagerstown. Services will follow at 12 noon. Pastor Rod Beheler will officiate. Burial will be in Brick Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity.
Richard Eugene Pitts, 87, was born January 11, 1928 in Richmond, the son of Forrest and Grace (Knoll) Pitts. He died Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at Reid Hospital, following a short illness. Richard graduated from Hagerstown High School and served... View Obituary & Service Information