Pitts, Alfred 1923-2013

PITTS, SISK, SMITH, SCHMIDT, CARTER

Posted By: Ruth - Volunteer
Date: 3/28/2013 at 20:12:13

Alfred “Al” Pitts age 90 of Clinton, died Wednesday March 6, 2013 at his home. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Thursday March 14th at the Pape Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Thursday March 14th from 11:00 am until the service hour at the funeral home. Burial will be at Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.

Alfred was born on Feb. 4, 1923 in Briartown, OK, the son of William and Vina (Sisk) Pitts. He served in the US Army during WWII. He married Dora Smith on Sept. 17, 1955 in Clinton. Al worked at Clinton Corn (ADM) for over 35 years, retiring in 1979. He was a member of the 91st General Hospital Association. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, gardening, playing the harmonica, and the company of his family and friends.

Alfred is survived by his wife, Dora Pitts of Clinton; five children, Timothy Pitts of Davenport, Al “Arnie” (Gerri) Pitts of Camanche, Marilyn Pitts of Los Angeles, CA, James (Dawn) Pitts of Las Vegas, NV, and Sandra (Joel) Schmidt of Robins, IA; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and a sister, Ima Carter of Modesto, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, three brothers, and three sisters.