In Memory of

Class of 1965
Mar 09, 1947 - Jan 25, 2019

C.E., a resident of Nokomis, died peacefully at home on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2019. C. E. was born on March 9, 1947, in Montgomery, Alabama to Chilton and Marie Pitts. He earned a degree in Construction Engineering from the University of Florida, Gainesville, in 1969. He worked in the early stages of Reverse Osmosis water systems for town and city utilities in Florida, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and the Caribbean. Later, he joined Turner Construction Company in New York City where he oversaw the construction of many landmark buildings in and around the area. One of five children, he is survived by siblings H. Lauden Pitts, Osprey, Florida; Angelia Brady, Birmingham, Alabama; Patricia Meeker, Kilmarnock, Virginia; Tina McCollum, Birmingham, Alabama and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Judi Smith. The family is immensely grateful to his caregiver, Sandy Hall ( whom he kiddingly referred to as his drill sergeant) and her husband Ken Hall, for their kindness and caring for their brother. C. E. will be remembered for his loyalty to friends, his enjoyment of a good joke, and his generosity. He will be deeply missed.