Garvin Wallace “Shorty” Pitts

 

Seneca– Garvin Wallace Pitts, 86, husband of Ruth Jean Cox Pitts, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Cottingham Hospice House.

 

Born in Oconee County, SC, Wallace was the son of the late Grady Pitts and Ester Moore Pitts.  He was a retired agent and manager with Liberty National Insurance, a faithful member of the former Bountyland Baptist Church, and a United States Army Veteran. Wallace enjoyed meeting people, singing, hunting and fishing.

 

Wallace is survived by his wife of 65 years; son, Michael Pitts of Seneca; daughter, Kathy Pitts Lee of Cullman, Alabama; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.

 

Per Wallace’s wishes, a private family service with military honors was held at Oconee Memorial Park.

 

The family is at their respective homes.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Wallace’s memory may be made to Collin’s Children Home, PO Box 745, Seneca, SC 29679 or Cottingham Hospice House, Attn: Foundation Office, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672.  A message of condolence may be written to the family by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.