Loran Pitts

June 17, 1927 - August 12, 2017

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Loran was born June 17, 1927, in Cason, TX, to Loran Pitts, Sr. and Bina Weaver. They both died when he was very young. He graduated from Daingerfield High School in 1945. He then served in the Army during World War II as a paratrooper. He lived in Tulsa, Albuquerque, and New Orleans before marrying Martha Bartlett on February 24, 1968. They lived and farmed in the Meadow community. He served as a school board member and was an active member in the First Baptist Church of Meadow. Martha preceded him in death on July 19, 2013. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and attending Lady Raider basketball games. He moved to Brookdale at Shadow Hills in March of 2014. He was the head of the Resident Council at the time of his passing.He is survived by his children, Steve (Jan) Pitts of Tulsa, David Pitts of Tulsa, Carol (Rory) Stanley of Broken Arrow, Lorna Pitts of Lubbock, and LeeAnn (James) Padgett of Ropesville; grandchildren, Stuart (Sara) Pitts of Fresno CA, and Susan and Wesley Hancock, both of Lubbock. As well as honorary grandchildren, Bryce Bearden and Kelsey Fillmon of San Angelo. Others that he loved as family include Dana Bearden, Karen Black, Chad Brooks and Kyra Blankenship. Numerous nieces and nephews, his fishing buddies from Needmore Gin, and the staff at Brookdale will miss him greatly.

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I AM SO SORRY TO LEARN OF LORAN'S DEATH. HE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE CUSTOMERS AND I ALWAYS ENJOYED VISITING WITH HIME AND MARTHA. I LOVED THEM LIKE THEY WERE MY OWN. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

We regret that we didn't get to celebrate with you all for his birthday but we will always have great memories of and with uncle Loren. He was always good to us and was always a Godly man that praised The Lord in many ways. HE and Martha are taking the grand tour with Our Father in Heaven with doves and quail flying all around. Marti and I are praying for you all to have peace and love for one another and remember the special man that Loren was in our lives. God bless you all.

Condolences for my dear friend and Resident of Brookdale Shadow Hills Sr. Living Community. Loran was such a sweet and inspirational man. Full of life and willing to try anything. He always told me, "Staying active was the key to Life". No matter what I planned for our community programs, he was usually there, even if he was the only man. The support he gave to me was a testament of what kind of man Loran was. He became my right hand man and a true friend, A gentleman who also served as Resident Council President for several years. A Leader in Bible Study and was always encouraging people to try to fill their days with joy and participation. Loran was quite the story teller and we all got to enjoy them. He was so kind to my mother and granddaughter when they were at work with me. There is so much more he shared with me about life's lessons and good conversations, but this would turn into a book. Loran was a very respected man. I will truly miss coming to work and seeing him, laughing with him, and enjoying our time together.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.