George R. Pitts, 68, of Bridgeport passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 21, 1946 in Uniontown, PA a son of the late Glenn Pitts and Georgetta Pitts.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Phyllis Fortney Pitts, whom he married on October 9, 1965.

He is survived by three children, Carole Renee Courtney and her husband Kevin of Clarksburg, Crystal Dawn Swenskie and her husband Jeffrey of Clarksburg and David Ray Pitts and his wife Stacey of Knoxville, TN; three grandchildren, Jeffrey Wayne Swenskie, II, Connor Scott Courtney and Cooper James Courtney; his brother David W. Pitts, Sr. of Clarksburg; one sister, Mary Kay Cook of Essex, MD;

In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one brother, Glenn Darl Pitts, Jr.; one sister, Shirley Jean Pitts Davis.

Mr. Pitts was a 1965 graduate of Victory High School and worked for several businesses across the area including the State Road, the Zinc Plant and the power plant and for a period of time also owned and operated George’s Arco, which was a service station in Bridgeport. For the bigger part of his life he was employed by Rish as a heavy equipment mechanic. Mr. Pitts enjoyed restoring cars and took special pride in his 1962 Bel Air bubble top 409. He was a avid NASCAR fan as well as a Dale Earnhardt fan. He was always known as a man with an infectious smile and twinkle in his eye along with a great sense of humor who could hold your attention by telling his many great stories and was well-respected by all that knew him. He was also a strong man with an outgoing and easy spirit. He often donated his talent of singing to many of the nursing home around the area, singing for the residents. In addition to all of these, he was also a member of Bethel Temple Church for many years while Reverend Kenneth Howe served as Pastor. George was a devoted family man and proud father who enjoyed spending time with his family and his countless friends.

Family and friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 1:00 pm with Pastor Jamie Gizzi presiding. Interment will be in Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport.