Wendell Lee Pitts Berea, Kentucky Obituary

Wendell Lee Pitts

<p>Wendell Lee Pitts, age 73, of Richmond, KY departed this life Friday, March 17th at the VA in Lexington, KY. Wendy was born May 7, 1949 in Berea, KY to Gladys Bryant Pitts and the late Joe E. Pitts, Jr. </p><p>Wendy graduated from Garrard County High School. He entered active duty with the United States Navy May 12, 1969 and was honorably discharged July 17, 1970. Wendy worked alongside his father as a brick mason for many years. He also farmed in Valley View and retired from Okonite Cable. </p><p>Wendy was a lifetime member of the Peacemaker’s Motorcycle Club where he participated in many charitable events for the community. Wendy loved to travel but above all loved to spend time with his family and friends.</p><p>In addition to his mother Gladys, survivors include:</p><p>Wife: Tolene Hacker Pitts of Richmond, KY</p><p>Daughter: Geri Pitts Harrison and husband Mike of Irvine, KY </p><p>Granddaughter: Madison Lee Harrison and fiancé Kimball Foley of Richmond, KY</p><p>Grandson: Gregory Bryant Harrison of Irvine, KY</p><p>Sister: Sherry Jo Fowler and husband Wedge Fowler of Danville, KY</p><p>He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Joe E. Pitts and brother Don Pitts.</p><p>Visitation will be at Lakes Funeral Home, Berea, KY on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 11:00-1:00 with services at 1:00. Burial will be at Robinson Cemetery, Cartersville, KY. </p><p>Pallbearers will be Greg Harrison, Kimball Foley, Greg Pitts, Michael Pitts, Crosby Grant Harris, and Mark Fain. Honorary pallbearers are Dan Ward Ledford and Mike Azbill.</p><p>Throughout his life Wendy has made donations to various charities. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to one of the following: The Robinson Cemetery, mailing address: 749 Narrow Gap Road, Paint Lick, KY 40461; Peacemaker’s Motorcycle Club Berea, 10861 Buckeye Road, Lancaster, KY, 40444. Please earmark for Thompson-Hood Veterans Home in honor of his service with check to Peacemakers MC/Mike Oakley; a charity of your choice.</p>
May 7, 1949 - March 17, 202305/07/194903/17/2023
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Sue Burkhart Poindexter
March 23, 2023
I didn't have the honor of knowing Wendell very well or very long but knew him through the countless stories of laughter through Tolene. My hopes and prayers are for peace and comfort for you all with love. Sue Burkhart Poindexter
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