Phillip Pitts

Phillip Pitts, age 86, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017.

Mr. Pitts was born on April 18, 1931 in Clarkesville, Georgia to the late Fred Harrison and Belle Henson Pitts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Palmer, and Betty Tench; and brother, Robert F. “Bill” Pitts. Mr. Pitts was of the Baptist Faith. He was a Korean Conflict Veteran serving in the United States Marines, where he received the Purple Heart. Mr. Pitts was a retired Correctional Officer with the Department of State Corrections Lee Arrendale State Prison.

Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Katie Garner Pitts, of Cornelia; sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Howard Allen, of Demorest; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with Rev. Darren Palmer officiating. Entombment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by Rabun County DAV Post #15, the Grant-Reeves V.F.W. Post 7720, and the American Legion Post # 84.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the funeral home.

Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, North Chapel, 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia. 706-778-1700

Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting our website at www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com