James Morris Pitts, June 10, 1944 — February 01, 2019

James Morris Pitts (Laurel, Mississippi, MS) June 10, 1944 February 01, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: June 10, 1944

Death date: February 01, 2019

Death place: Laurel, Mississippi(MS), USA

Funeral Home: Memory Chapel Insurance

James “Morris” Pitts was born on June 10, 1944 in Bay Springs, MS and died February 01, 2019 peacefully in his home after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He graduated in 1962 from Gardiner High School in Laurel, MS and soon after joined the U.S Marines. After six years in the Marines he came home to Laurel to attend Jones Junior College, USM, and William Carey College.

He worked at Petco Oil, Davis Kemp, and finally retiring from Homeco Oil in 1986. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edith Pitts and William Thomas Pitts Sr.; grandparents, Tom and Florence Pilgrim and Doyle and Eva Pitts. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy White Pitts; his son, James Herchel Pitts (Sonya) of Petal; and grandson, Logan James Pitts; he is also survived by his brother Thomas Pitts (Margaret) of New Augusta, MS; his aunt, Lena Pilgrim of Bay Springs, MS; two brother-in- laws, Larry White (Sandra) of Laurel, and Ben White (Fay) of Shongaloo, LA; sister-in-law, Tracey White of Laurel and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Morris worked and studied hard during his 74 years. He served his country and family well. Now may he rest peacefully knowing he was loved and respected by many and his work here is done.

After 33 years of fighting Parkinson’s his suffering is over and an eternity of paradise has begun. We will carry his memory in our hearts forever. There will be a cremation memorial at Memory Chapel on Thursday February 07, 2019 from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm.

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death notice James Morris Pitts June 10, 1944 — February 01, 2019

obituary notice James Morris Pitts June 10, 1944 — February 01, 2019

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