James A. Pitts, 73, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.
Born in Panama City, FL to Beatrice Stewart Pitts & James Roy Pitts on April 23, 1943. He is survived by
his wife Lenora Barone Pitts of Altamonte Springs, FL, Son, James A (April) Pitts Jr, of Lutz, FL.
Brothers Ronnie (Linda) Pitts of Havana, FL, Duane (Sharon) Pitts of Longwood, FL, sister Gloria (Bo) Pitts Bemis of Tallahassee, FL
Step daughters, Jill Mickelson, Deanna Todd, both from Altamonte Springs, Fl., Catia Juliana of Eugene, OR, Kristen Juliana, Syracuse, NY and Melinda Juliana, Fairbanks, AK, (12) grandchildren, (4) great Grandchildren, aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews and many caring friends.
At the age of eighteen, Jim entered the US Navy and served on Aircraft Carrier, The USS Enterprise in the Mediterranean and during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He worked at Morton Electric, Inc. for 40 Years and was proudly involved in the wiring of numerous building projects in the Central Florida area. After Jim’s retirement, he was active in the community as a volunteer for the Orlando Philharmonic and an active member of Church In The Son, Orlando, FL.
Jim & Lenora also enjoyed camping, traveling and cruising in his retirement years. He lived his life to the fullest and was loved & will be missed by many.
Arrangements by Loomis Family Funeral Home, 420 W Main Street, Apopka, FL. 32712. There will be a private viewing for the family at 10:00 am at Church in the Son, 4484 N John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32804, followed by a Celebration of Life for all at 11:00 am
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, in his honor, to Church In The Son, Orlando or The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.