Richard Pitts Sr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Pitts Sr. (Hampton, Virginia), born in Norfolk, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 76, on January 9, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He is survived by: his wife Viola W. Pitts; his children, Dr. Rosalyn Pitts Clark (Jeremy) and Richard S. Pitts, Jr. (Jennifer); and his grandchildren, Jeremy L. Richard Clark and Kyara Menns.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
C. C. Carter Funeral Home - Newport News

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January 14, 2021

Mikael Davis wrote a sympathy message

“I was so saddened to hear of Pop's passing tonight. His booming voice at track meets always gave me butterflies when he'd shout "First Call . . . Boys 800 Meter Relay!" I'd get so nervous and immediately begin to warm up on the infield at Todd Stadium. Years later, one of the greatest joys of my adult life was having my son run at AAU track meets where Pop was the announcer. He was truly an icon and a Pillar of Our Community. May God give your family the peace that surpasses all understanding.”

January 13, 2021

Ella Nash wrote a sympathy message

“Sorry to hear about “POP” he will be truly miss from Snooky and Ella Baker”

January 11, 2021

Joan Moore wrote a sympathy message

“To Viola and the family: Our deepest sympathies at your loss. Know that we hold you close in our hearts in prayer and that we regret we cannot be at your side during this difficult time. May the soul of the faithful departed rest in peace. An may light perpetual shine upon him. Amen Sandra Booth Johnson Joan Wood Moore”

January 11, 2021

Annie M. White-Scott wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Richard Pitts Sr., With deepest sympathies. To Mr. Richard "POP" Pitts -The Huntington High School Class of 1964 say Farewell with all our Love-”

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