Obituary for Stephen Eugene "Steve" Pitts
Stephen Eugene Pitts, age 57, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, January 19th, 2022, on his beloved farm.
Steve called his closest friends, and some acquaintances, “wild man,” but he was the real wild man. Dirt-track truck racing was one of his early hobbies. Steve won ten races in just two years in his self-built truck. Though Steve was born in Franklin, he was raised in Riverdale, Georgia. Every chance he got, he came back to these mountains to visit his grandparents and take in the slower lifestyle of these country roads. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and farming. Whether trailblazing Mulberry, burning up the road to Wayah, or trolling through nearby lakes, Steve was an avid outdoorsman who felt at home in nature. For sixteen years, Steve served as the Macon County welder. He was a great craftsman and enjoyed using his talent for others.
Steve is survived by his wife Carol Maria Pitts, mother Nancy Henry Pitts, father Gene Pitts, daughter Holly Paige, son Stephen Pitts, stepdaughters Savannah “Savvy” Mansour and Jacquelyn Bruun, three grandchildren, and a great wealth of beloved extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday January 25, 2022, at Macon Funeral Home, starting at 10am with a service at 11am.
Honorary pallbearers will be Destry Avans, Terry Bates, Chris Queen, Lesher Green, Bobby Haynes, Jamie Wiggins.
For the service, guests are invited to honor Steve by wearing one of his favorite colors: blue or camo.
In lieu of food or flowers, please consider making a donation to Pine Grove C.A.M.O. ministry in Steve's honor. This local ministry serves disadvantaged children and disabled vets on hunting trips, among other services. Donations should be sent to Pine Grove Baptist Church, CAMO Ministry, 7454 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734
Stephen Eugene Pitts, age 57, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, January 19th, 2022, on his beloved farm.
Steve called his closest friends, and some acquaintances, “wild man,” but he was the real wild man. Dirt-track truck racing was one of his early hobbies. Steve won ten races in just two years in his self-built truck. Though Steve was born in Franklin, he was raised in Riverdale, Georgia. Every chance he got, he came back to these mountains to visit his grandparents and take in the slower lifestyle of these country roads. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and farming. Whether trailblazing Mulberry, burning up the road to Wayah, or trolling through nearby lakes, Steve was an avid outdoorsman who felt at home in nature. For sixteen years, Steve served as the Macon County welder. He was a great craftsman and enjoyed using his talent for others.
Steve is survived by his wife Carol Maria Pitts, mother Nancy Henry Pitts, father Gene Pitts, daughter Holly Paige, son Stephen Pitts, stepdaughters Savannah “Savvy” Mansour and Jacquelyn Bruun, three grandchildren, and a great wealth of beloved extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday January 25, 2022, at Macon Funeral Home, starting at 10am with a service at 11am.
Honorary pallbearers will be Destry Avans, Terry Bates, Chris Queen, Lesher Green, Bobby Haynes, Jamie Wiggins.
For the service, guests are invited to honor Steve by wearing one of his favorite colors: blue or camo.
In lieu of food or flowers, please consider making a donation to Pine Grove C.A.M.O. ministry in Steve's honor. This local ministry serves disadvantaged children and disabled vets on hunting trips, among other services. Donations should be sent to Pine Grove Baptist Church, CAMO Ministry, 7454 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734.
Online Condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.
Steve called his closest friends, and some acquaintances, “wild man,” but he was the real wild man. Dirt-track truck racing was one of his early hobbies. Steve won ten races in just two years in his self-built truck. Though Steve was born in Franklin, he was raised in Riverdale, Georgia. Every chance he got, he came back to these mountains to visit his grandparents and take in the slower lifestyle of these country roads. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and farming. Whether trailblazing Mulberry, burning up the road to Wayah, or trolling through nearby lakes, Steve was an avid outdoorsman who felt at home in nature. For sixteen years, Steve served as the Macon County welder. He was a great craftsman and enjoyed using his talent for others.
Steve is survived by his wife Carol Maria Pitts, mother Nancy Henry Pitts, father Gene Pitts, daughter Holly Paige, son Stephen Pitts, stepdaughters Savannah “Savvy” Mansour and Jacquelyn Bruun, three grandchildren, and a great wealth of beloved extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday January 25, 2022, at Macon Funeral Home, starting at 10am with a service at 11am.
Honorary pallbearers will be Destry Avans, Terry Bates, Chris Queen, Lesher Green, Bobby Haynes, Jamie Wiggins.
For the service, guests are invited to honor Steve by wearing one of his favorite colors: blue or camo.
In lieu of food or flowers, please consider making a donation to Pine Grove C.A.M.O. ministry in Steve's honor. This local ministry serves disadvantaged children and disabled vets on hunting trips, among other services. Donations should be sent to Pine Grove Baptist Church, CAMO Ministry, 7454 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734
Stephen Eugene Pitts, age 57, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, January 19th, 2022, on his beloved farm.
Steve called his closest friends, and some acquaintances, “wild man,” but he was the real wild man. Dirt-track truck racing was one of his early hobbies. Steve won ten races in just two years in his self-built truck. Though Steve was born in Franklin, he was raised in Riverdale, Georgia. Every chance he got, he came back to these mountains to visit his grandparents and take in the slower lifestyle of these country roads. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and farming. Whether trailblazing Mulberry, burning up the road to Wayah, or trolling through nearby lakes, Steve was an avid outdoorsman who felt at home in nature. For sixteen years, Steve served as the Macon County welder. He was a great craftsman and enjoyed using his talent for others.
Steve is survived by his wife Carol Maria Pitts, mother Nancy Henry Pitts, father Gene Pitts, daughter Holly Paige, son Stephen Pitts, stepdaughters Savannah “Savvy” Mansour and Jacquelyn Bruun, three grandchildren, and a great wealth of beloved extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday January 25, 2022, at Macon Funeral Home, starting at 10am with a service at 11am.
Honorary pallbearers will be Destry Avans, Terry Bates, Chris Queen, Lesher Green, Bobby Haynes, Jamie Wiggins.
For the service, guests are invited to honor Steve by wearing one of his favorite colors: blue or camo.
In lieu of food or flowers, please consider making a donation to Pine Grove C.A.M.O. ministry in Steve's honor. This local ministry serves disadvantaged children and disabled vets on hunting trips, among other services. Donations should be sent to Pine Grove Baptist Church, CAMO Ministry, 7454 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734.
Online Condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.