We will miss your beautiful singing and smiling face Mr. Pitt.
                 Dakota & Chase

I will miss his smile and his songs every morning at Tuckers Crossroads School.  He was a vital part of the school family.
-Betsy

Mr. Pitt will be missed by our family. The first thing Kai told me was Mr. Pitt the one that always sang GLORY GLORY passed away. 
It was wonderful to hear his voice in the mornings after I dropped my son off. I always knew God was watching over him after that! He was such a wonderful light for God. 
Know you will be in our thoughts and prayers!

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!  We will miss his smile and humor.  He always would brighten your day. I would love to hear him sing as he worked.   I can hear him singing as I remember good memories.  Love to you all!

We will surely miss his smile & singing of gospel songs every time we leave TXR. Always having TXR's childrens safety in mind. I'm sure he & his halo will still be floating around his spot there every day with his little notebook in hand waiting for the next speeder. 
You will be missed. 
We will miss you

Words can't express how much I am going to miss Mr. Pitt. Every morning rain or shine he always had something nice to say to me. He brightened my day! He had such a wonderful spirit and was truely a good man. I will keep his family in my thoughts and prayers.

Melanie Mundy (TXR)

It's so hard to believe that you're gone. I have so many wonderful childhood memories that I associate with you and Bea. You were like a godfather to me...an extra grandfather. In a way, I like to think that I was your first grandchild. Words can't express how my heart aches for you, Bea. There is a singular profound sadness that comes when you loose your partner in this life...but a great deal of joy when you think about everything that the two of you accomplished together. I love you all and will be praying that our God gives you comfort in this time of sorrow.

Matthew,

Johnny and I are thinking about you and your family.  We are terribly sorry for your loss.

JoAnn and Wanda,

Although I never met your father I have heard delightful stories about him.  You are both very fortunate to have had such a great Christian man in your lives.  From what I have heard there is a lot of him in both of you.  What a precious gift you have that has been passed down to your children and grandchildren.  This is the legacy that will keep his love and memory in this world for a long,long time.  My prayers and sympathy are with you. 

Love and prayers,

Bobby,  
While I never had the privilege to meet your father, I feel I knew him a little through the great stories you have shared and the close relationship you had with him.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and I know that God is ever present for you during this difficult time.  Charlotte Collier (Johnson City, TN)

To A Wonderful Family,

My heart just hurts for your family at this sad time. This is such a precious family and I know your faith and love for God will get you thru this troubling time. Remember all the memories and happy times together. Seems he lived his life his way doing what he enjoyed. I know mom would always say how she would enjoy sitting in the living room at JoAnn's & Carl's and talkig with Mr. Pitt. I remember running into him at the Lebanon Flea Market and calling him Mr.Rigsby and him just smiling and going along with the conversation. You knew he was such an amazing man just by his family. He witness to the world daily. We have lost a great caring loving man and Heaven has gained another Beautiful Angel!

Love you all,

Wanda and JoAnn,
I am so saddened by the loss of your father.  You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.  I always enjoyed seeing Mr. Pitt when I went to TXR.  He was such a kind man.  
Julie Harrison

For many years I have seen Mr. Pitt  stand at the school entrance to TXR in rain, sleet, snow, and heat with a smile on his face and a song in his heart.  He was so concerned for our safety and watched over us.  He will be truely missed.

Mr. Pitt will be missed greatly.  He was such a blessing.  I will always remember hearing him sing hymns every morning as we would pass by.

Joann,
I am so sorry about the loss of your father. I am sure he left many happy and sweet memories for his family. May those memories give you peace.  Robin Morthel (Old HIckory, TN)

Jo Ann and family,
     Coming and leaving from school will never be the same without Mr. Robert keeping us and our children safe.  We loved stopping for a brief chat with him each day.  We are really going to miss him.  We have found ourselves looking for him this week.  Heaven has gained another member of the choir.  We miss you Mr. Robert!
Love and prayers to your entire family,
John, Amy, Ansley and Marian Baugh

We will miss your friendly smile each morning as we leave the car pool line at TXR. You were a bright spot each and every day. You will be truly missed.

When I was 4 years old, my family moved into the house across the street from the Pitt family and soon after that my parents divorced.  I truly believe that God put my Mama and I in that house because he knew I was going to need a family and especially a father to guide and care for me.  Mr. & Mrs. Pitt took me in as one of their own and I became a constant fixture in their home.  All of my childhood and adult memories revolve around the Pitts.  Even after they moved to the farm in Norene, I would feel my spirits lifting as I drove the hour it took to go and visit them.  Robert was my buddy and he knew how much I loved animals.  He would take me to see the cows and pigs (especially the babies).  He would get a bucket of feed so they would come close to us, so that I could pet them, then we would go and see his garden.  When I got ready to leave, he would tell me to come back soon and he would have Bebus make me some Bar-B-Q chicken, she makes the best.  My heart is broken but I know that Robert is in heaven in a brand new healthy body, singing, talking and laughing with a crown gathered round.  I pray for God to give Bebus and her precious family comfort and peace.  I love you all, Lisa

I have never met a kinder, more positive person than Mr. Pitt.  He has brightened the lives of so many people.  He will be greatly missed.

I will miss Mr. Pitt so much.  He was such a bright spot here at TXR.  I will miss seeing his beautiful smile and hearing his joyous songs of praise.  He was such a living example of faith in action.  My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Ramona Wright

To the Pitt Family: We pray for God to fill you with comfort and strength during this difficult time. So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Terry and Judy Hewitt

We will miss his smiling face and wave each afternoon as he worked to make sure that everyone was safe as they left TXR. He truly was a blessing to all whose lives he touched.

To Uncle Roberts Family
I always looked forward to our family reunions each year. I left Tennessee 55 years ago and only wen back for vacations and family reunions and of the high lights was spending time with Uncle Robert and his family who all loved each other. He will surely be missed and the comfort is knowing I will see him again & I thank God for that. With loving memories Terry & Freida Creekmore and family.

We will miss Mr. Pitt so much, he was such a good friend to our family. In addition to his gospel music in the mornings, I will always remember him waving me across the parking lot if he spotted a "good space" close to the front door. He also loved the fresh eggs from Kyle's chickens. We will remember him always. Our prayers go out to his family. Love, Debbie, Kyle & Kristen Bennett

My wife and I help pick up our grandchildren at TXR and will miss his 
beautiful singing and his happy smile.
It was a start and a finish of the day for the children also.
Dave and Vicki Gordon

The the Mr. Pitt Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and ours at Trx school. Mr Pitt was also the highlight of my morning as he was to us all at TXR. I always looked forward to hearing His beautiful voice,seeing his up lifting smile, and kind, caring, eyes every morning and afternoon. God called him home because he wanted another angel to be near him singing his word. My prayers are with you all. We love and will miss such a wonderful man!

Mr. Pitt's Family 
My childern and I are going to miss him very much. We will always remember him standing there every morning and afternoon singing his beautiful songs. We loved him very much. I will never forget him, he made me a CD of songs that he would sing out there. I told him he made my day. No matter how bad my morning would be just coming around that corner brightened my day. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We will never get anyone to fill his shoes. Tuckers Crossroads will never be the same.

Mr Pitt will be missed by many in our Community, It was truly a Blessing to have know and shared time with such a kind Man. 
2 Corinthians 4:13-16
It is written: "I believed; therefore I have spoken." With that same spirit of faith we also believe and therefore speak, because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in his presence. All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.

The Justice Family

Mr. Pitt, you were a wonderful angel always watching over us. I hope heaven allows you to continue and that you are still singing! You will be greatly missed by all of our TXR family...staff, students and parents.

We will so miss the singing and smiling face of Mr. Pitt at TXR.  Thank you for looking after our children and keeping them safe.  I am sure you will continue to look out for them from a much better view.  Our sympathy and prayers to the Pitt family.  
Love The Elrods,  TXR

I always enjoyed seeing Mr. Pitt every morning I took my children to school. I knew he was watching out for our children, making sure everyone obeyed the school zone speed limit.  He will surely be missed by all at Tuckers Crossroads School.  The family is in my prayers.

Wanda and JoAnn, I know that your daddy is in a wonderful place in heaven now.  May you find comfort in knowing that.  I did when I lost my mom in December and my daddy six years ago.
Love, Pat Nelson

To the Pitt Family,
We all lost a very special man with the passing of Mr. Pitt.I loved him dearly and will miss him always.
May you take comfort in knowing that he is  now serenading the Lord with his beautiful hymns. Love and prayers are with all of you.
Debbie Cruz--TXR

Mr.Pitt was the face of TXR.What a wonderful soul!I'd roll my window down and hear him singing.His smile reached all the way to his eyes as he'd offer a compliment,a wave or a nod.Seeing him each morning made the day a little brighter.I was so sorry to hear the news and wish to offer my condolences.He was truely one of a kind and he'll be missed.

Mr. Pitt will be deeply missed by all. His sweet smile, humming and singing was always a pleasure to hear. His family will be in our prayers. God Bless.                                                                 Erin Presley

To the family of Robert Pitt Sr.,

Everyone enjoyed the gospel hymns he sang as he went about his duties as crossing guard at Tuckers Crossroads.  The hymns reminded me of what my purpose in life was and to depend on the Lord for our strength day to day with all the hurrying to get to work on time and being prepared for teaching each day.

I want to share one act of compassion Mr. Pitt showed for me.  I'm terrified of birds and on the way to work one morning I hit a bird which became lodged into the front grill of my van.  You can imagine my panic but I was so thankful when Mr. Pitt removed bird for me.  I didn't ask him to do it he just volunteered to my great relief.  Just one of many acts of kindess he gave everyday to the people who were lucky enough to know him.  

May God bless and keep you in his loving arms during your time of sorrow.

 Mr. Pitt brightened my morning and afternoon everyday for years singing as we passed by with a wave @ TXR. I heard many songs about heaven when we drove by and I am sure he is singing them even louder now! I pray for peace beyond all understanding for your family during this difficult time.

Our community was very fortunate to have such a talented and caring crossing guard that made sure my children were kept safe. May God Bless you and hold you and your family during this time.

My deepest sincere sympathy goes out to the family of Mr. Pitt.  Jo Ann and Wanda, I know how much you love your daddy and what wonderful memories you have of him.

Thoughts and prayers,
Pam Peery

You are going to be greatly missed. I loved to hear your singing every morning when I got to work. If the day seemed to be stating off bad hearing your hyms always made it better. Thank you!!! My son will miss your goodbyes every afternoon to. He made it a point to roll his window down and say goodbye.I would always here from my 4 year old, ''Momma please roll my window down I have to say bye to Mr. Pitt'' He looked for you all the time. Thank you for everything!! You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
                  Love Georgia & 
                     Shane Waynick
     (from your Tuckers Family)

Joann, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this heartbreaking time.  I know you have so many good memories that will sustain you.  God bless your family.

JoAnn, We are so sorry for your loss. I liked your father very much and it was an honor to know him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
David & Beth

Mr Pitt was such a nice person, it was nice seeing him each morning and evening. He is going to be missed! We are very sorry for your loss. 
Angelia, Ciera , Christian Segovia  and Baby Kaliene

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Pitt.  I will always remember how well he sang.  No matter how bad a day mine started out, I would hear him singing when I got to school and it would always put a smile on my face.

Mr. Pitt always made me smile in the mornings, I would roll my window down no matter what the weather just to say Hi to him and hear him sing.  He will truly be missed.  Your family will be in our prayers.

Mr. Pitt made sure our children were safe each and every day.  Many days after dropping my child off I would start worrying about my upcoming workday.  Then he would wave me on with a smile and a song and it changed my attitude immediately.  What a great blessing he has been to the TXR community - there will never be another Mr. Pitt - he will be greatly missed.

Mr:Pitt's family I very lucky to have worked  with him.He was a great dear friend.I will surely miss him.I loved him.  God Bless You All. Officer Pete

JoAnn and family - My prayers are for strength and comfort for you all during this time.  Your dad was a huge part of TXR and will be greatly missed.

Thinking of the Rigsby family and wishing comfort for all of you at this time.
Cathy Lawrence

To the Family of Mr. Robert Pitt Sr.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. He will be sadly missed by all. Cherished the loving memories that he has left behind for you. 
                Velva Gray
                Carthage, TN

Prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of need.
Rose Ratagick, Wilson County Schools, Lebanon, TN

We are thinking and praying for all of your family.  Our sincere condolences go out to you.  Sara Holycross, Wilson County Schools

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and keep this family strong during such a difficult time.

What a wonderful man to have around the children and parents at Tuckers Crossroads, never seen him without a smile on his face. God Bless his family, he will be truly missed by all.

My family and the children of Tuckers Crossroads are truly blessed to have had Mr. Pitt in our lives.  He protected our kids like they were his own and serenaded us with gospel hymns every morning and afternoon.  We feel for your family's loss but are grateful for the impact that Mr. Pitt had on our family and our community.

Joann, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad.  I know you were so special to him and he to you.  I only met him once while training for our 1/2 marathon but he was the cutest thing.  He did just as you told him to stop and say hi to me on the road.  haha  My thoughts and prayers to you and your family  Love Denise Cannon

Mr. Pitts always made me smile! My daughters go to Tuckers Crossroads and they loved him very much. Paige said he would sing to her" you are so beautiful to me." She will always remember that. The family is in our hearts and prayers! 
                   Christy Mock

Dear Pitt Family,
 We will miss Mr. Pitt so much he always had a smile on his face and a song on his heart.My girls and I will miss his songs in the morning and afternoon they always started and finished our school days just right. We are praying for you and your family.
 Love, The Satterfields

How Mr. Pitt will be missed at TXR school! He was so loved by the children as well as us parents. I often rolled down my window to hear him singing his gospel hymns as he directed traffic. He took his job seriously. Heaven forbid if he ever caught you speeding.  His children's safety was the most important thing to him.  I will forever remember his big smile and his positive attitude and I know that he is up there singing with the angels.

My children and I loved to hear Mr. Pitts singing hymns as he directed traffic at TXR. He was always smiling, so we called him "Our Smiley Guy."  I used him as an example to my children of how they could make someone else's day better by having a positive attitude. We will truly miss him! May God bless and comfort you.

Mr. Pitt brightened my day every morning.  He always made me feel good about myself.  I am going to miss him so much!  He always made comments about seeing my "beautiful brown eyes" every morning.  He was a true blessing to me.  No one will ever be able to replace him in my heart.  I know where JoAnn gets her sweet spirit!

I shall truly miss Mr. Pitt's early morning serendade of christian music. May God bless your family!

Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss seeing your happy, smiling face at school. 

Jackie, Jamie & Isabelle Begley

To the Family of Robert Pitt Sr.,
Mr. Pitt was always a ray of sunshine each morning directing traffic at Tuckers Crossroads School.  He was always singing and was a witness to others passing by and anyone could tell he had joy in his heart.  He will be greatly missed by everyone.  
May God give your family comfort during your time of grief. Hold on to the good times and the memories you have for that will get you through the tough times ahead. The things that make you shed a tear today will bring a smile in the days ahead.
Love,
Nolan, Ethan, Chris and Roberta Chambers

Goodbye Robert Donald. Thanks for all the good times you and Mrs. Pitt gave us growing up. There were always plenty of popcorn, rook games and bowling to go around. The memories will last forever. 
You leave behind such a strong and close family, I know they will hold onto each other and get through this difficult time as you would want them to.
Rest In Peace Old Friend!

 Mr. Pitt's Family~~~
I am certainly going to Miss this guy!!!   Mr. Pitt was my 'constant reminder'!!!   Almost daily he would holler to me  "Hey, Marie~~~ Did you remember THIS TIME???!!"  {referring to my 'clocking-out' for the day at Tuckers}  He did not know this~~~BUT  everyday when I rounded the corner to head out the door, Mr. Pitt would be there 'standing at HIS post'!   "OH ~~ Darn! I forgot Again! Better 'clock-out' before He gets ME!!!"   He was such a 'cut-up' and I am gonna miss that, too!!  I am thankful that he is 'etched' into My Memory!   I am also truly thankful to YOUR Family for Sharing Mr. Pitt with US!!!

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Robert Donald Pitt Sr.

September 16, 1931 – May 16, 2011

Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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