Mr. Colie H. Pitts, age 74, of Douglas, passed away Friday afternoon, July 27, 2018, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born December 28, 1943, to the late Madison Thompson Pitts and the late Juanita Nettles Pitts.
Mr. Pitts was a self-employed carpenter, doing home improvements. He was a veteran of the US Navy, where he had served eight years in the Navy Submarine Service. He was also an avid deer and turkey hunter. Colie loved to fly his Aeronca Plane “Susie Q” whenever he got the chance.
Survivors include: his wife, Patricia Justine Pitts of Douglas, GA.; children: Travis Pitts and his wife Genevieve of North Carolina, Sandra Pitts and Jodi Moody and her husband Tim, all of Savannah, GA; step-son, Leo Fronczkiewicz of Douglas, GA.; sister, Sherrill Miller of Douglas, GA.; grandchildren: Spencer Grayson, Cooper Grayson and Reagan Grayson, all of Savannah, GA and Hector Pitts of North Carolina; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
The Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at 2 P. M., at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home. The Inurnment will follow at a later date.
Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.