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Wardell Pitts was born on May 10, 1948 to Willie Perry Pitts and Sally Mae Talbert Pitts. He spent his early years in an unincorporated area of Lee County/Opelika, AL called Society Hill. He was the oldest son of eight children. He died on April 15, 2024 at Columbus Hospice, less than a month before turning 76 years old.
Wardell is the father to five daughters, Katrina Love, Fadell Pitts, April Pitts, Camille Pitts, and Ashley Pitts. And he is grandfather to Jarin Pitts. He is also survived by his wife, Millie Richardson Pitts, his aunt Juanita Morris, and his sisters Virginia Whatley, Geneva Fortson, Catherine McFarland, and Shelia Becks. Wardell was preceded in death by his parents, his older sister Hattie Mae Shavers, and his younger brothers Walter B. Pitts, and Willie Perry Pitts, Jr. His parents named him after his late uncle, his dad’s older brother. Wardell’s siblings and close family called him, “Bubba”.
Wardell loved his family, friends, and congregation. He was a faithful servant of Jehovah for over 40 years. He became a Jehovah’s Witness in October of 1981.
Wardell was known for his maverick energy, physical strength, strong work ethic, and his ability to create things with his hands. In his is early years, he worked on a farm, having been trained on a tractor by his father at age 9. He also worked with his father who was known to many in Society Hill as “Big Bill” and Wardell was known as “Little Bill”. The duo were much alike in so many ways and worked together to build many things with a hammer and nail. Wardell continued this tradition as an entrepreneur who worked as a roofer and in general construction for many years. He called his business, “Pitts Building and Repairs”. In addition, he enjoyed spreading the good news about the Kingdom (Matthew 6:33), fishing, gardening, challenging others to a game of checkers and a good card game with friends.
A memorial service for Wardell Pitts will be held at the Phenix City Board of Realtors on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Virginia Smith says
To Wardell’s Family, My deepest sympathy. I will always remember the encouraging association and working in the ministry with him. Wardell built a new entry way to our home so I will think of him when I look at it. How wonderful it will be when death, pain, mourning and outcry will be no more. Revelation 21:4 in the Bible.
Leroy Alexander says
Wardell was the epitome of a master carpenter who worked with precision, skill and speed. He did several home improvements on our home. We enjoyed the time we spent together over 30 years of association.
Michele Barfield says
My sympathies to family of Brother Pitts. I am so grateful to know that Jehovah will bring our loved back again. So many lovely memories come to mind with Brother Pitts. If I had a gardening question, he would know the answer. I loved hearing him talk about his garden and the old dog he didn’t have, but really did have. Fishing, varmints, cooking. We had hospitality and he asked did we have checkers. I said no, but I bet he had a set. He had a set he carried around in his car! He got it and played checkers with the friends. During the pandemic, he never missed our morning worships or meetings for service. Ever. He learned Zoom and never missed a meeting. Ever. Beautiful Bible readings. Regular in service. Prayers for the family to our loving God, Jehovah, the God of all comfort.
Dan/Norma Wms says
He will be miss. We looking forward to seeing soon in good health and ready to fix or make something
Deborah Cordy says
Deborah Cordy
April 27,2024 @ 1:22 pm
I appreciated Br. Pitts for his faithful and loyal love for Jehovah and his people. Looking forward to his return in the resurrection when this earth will be all that Jehovah purposed it to be.
Sandra Williams says
My condolences to Pitts family I’m very sorry we all have to go through that . Even I don’t know the hall family but in Jehovah organization we all a big family. Fadell is the more sweet person I know and I imagine the rest to the family is the same and is hard to see you go through something so horrible like losing someone you love . I’m very sorry I have you close to my heart ..