George Washington Pitts

George Washington Pitts, 84, of Woodbury passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford following an extended illness. A native of Cannon Co., he was the 7th child of Charlie and Effie Love Pitts. He was named after George Washington as they share the same birthday.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his five siblings, William H. Pitts, Charles Pitts, Jr., Margie Pitts Kowalski, Rachel Pitts Robinson and Betty Pitts Davenport.

George is survived by his sons, Bryan Pitts and his wife, Alysia of Woodbury and John Pitts and his wife, Ashley of Rock Island; grandchildren, Gunter, Hannah, Izzy, Isaac and Emmy; siblings, Martha Pitts Nowlan of Evart, MI., Robert Pitts and his wife, Beverly of Woodbury, and Rhonda Walker and her husband, Don of Chattanooga. 

A member of Leoni Church of Christ, George spent several years in Michigan but came back home to help his dad farm. He took a job with the State of Tennessee and then retired from Carrier. George loved diet Dr. Pepper, watching Fox news and a good western. He enjoyed discussing politics and religion. He was a son, brother, granddad, uncle, cousin and friend.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Leoni Church of Christ. His family will receive friends Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at Woodbury Funeral Home and Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 1:00 P.M. until his time of service at Leoni Church of Christ.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Leoni Church of Christ or Seek The Old Path Publications.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

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