Orville E. Pitts

Found peace Wednesday, March 25, 2015, age 81. Father of Denisse (Gilbert Sublett) Westbrook, Darryl Paris, Kim (Willie) Bryant and Megan Pitts. Grandfather of Kourtney, Piper, Brittany, Terran, Kara, Imani and Marcella. Great-grandfather of Nya, Kaleb, Royal, Jr., Kennedy, Kailey, Kingston and Karis. Preceded in death by his granddaughter; Samantha, his parents; Alto and Mattie and his brothers; Alto, Jr., Donald, Terrance and Ronald. Also survived by a special niece, Cindy Pitts; his former wife and friend, Cynthia Bryant-Pitts; other relatives and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Saturday, April 4, 10:00-11:00 AM. Funeral Service 11:00 AM. Private burial Southern Wisconsin Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. Orville Edwin Pitts was born April 20, 1933 as the eldest son of Alto Sr. and Mattie Pitts. His accomplishments included: First African-American man elected to the Common Council, Deputy City Attorney, Family Court Commissioner, Mortician, Navy Lieutenant Commander, Golden Glove and Pan-American Boxing Champion....His strong presence will be missed by his beloved family and friends. [more]

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