Larry B. Pitts' Obituary
Larry Bufford Pitts, 76, of Tallahassee, FL passed away on December 7, 2022.
Larry was born on March 25, 1946 to William Bufford Pitts and Lillie Eunice King in Lake Wales, FL. He grew up in Lake Wales and attended Lake Wales Senior High School.
After high school, Larry enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1964 until he retired in 1986 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. He went on to work in the defense industry for Lockheed Martin in Ocala, FL and finally retired as a technician for the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Gainesville, FL.
Larry had a small cattle operation for a number of years, Lazy Shoe Farm. He enjoyed being in the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.
Larry was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Tony Clay Pitts, and his second wife, Regenia Gay Pitts. He is survived by his children, Troy C. Pitts and Dawn M. Merrix both of Tallahassee, FL, Zoie R. Pitts and Sabrina N. Pitts both of Eubank, KY, and by his grandson, William H. Merrix of Tallahassee, FL.
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