Jerrel Roland Pitts

Jerrel was born on June 25, 1944, in Montgomery, Alabama, to the late Perry and Rena May Pitts. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Faye Pitts; brothers Enoch “Junior” Rathel, John Pitts (Missing in Action), Roy Pitts, and his twin brother, Herrel Pitts; and sisters Barbara Hicks and Harriett Sue Berdeaux.

Jerrel is survived by his children, Gerald Dewayne Pitts (Kathy), Ronald Lee Pitts, Belinda Gayle Pitts Stradley (Jason Robert), and Melissa Anne Pitts Adams (Kevin Jack); six grandchildren, Casey Marie Reece (Richard), Joseph Dewayne Pitts (Adrian), Courtney Christine Kassoff (Cody), Christina Anne Smith (Austin), Hannah Gayle Stradley, and Noah Gann Adams; great-grandchildren Lawson Boone Smith, Wyatt James Kassoff, and Emma Grace Reece; sister, Wander Faye Tanner (Mike); sisters-in-law, Dean Pitts and Sharon Pitts; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Benji.

Jerrel was a man who enjoyed keeping busy. He loved arts and crafts, building things, and being outdoors working on something. He had a generous heart and loved giving to others. Anyone who came to visit him at home could almost always count on leaving with something he had made or something he had bought in bulk.

Jerrel had a wonderful sense of humor, and those who knew him will surely remember his favorite saying: “I’m going to let the air out of your tires!” It was just one of the many ways he kept his family and friends smiling.

Jerrel will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. His memory will live on through the many things he built, created, shared, and, most importantly, through the love he gave to his family.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m., with a Celebration of Jerrel’s Life at 3:00 p.m. at the chapel of Owen Funeral Home.