John Burton Pitts

John Burton Pitts of Elizabeth, WV formerly of Farmington, WV, born in West Union, WV on October 8, 1947, passed away October 15, 2024, at the age of 77 years old.

The oldest son of the late Clearance and Margie Pitts, John attended school in Spencer, WV. He left school following his 8th grade year to help on the family farm. He was a member of the Army National Guard from 1965-1971, where he was a heavy duty truck mechanic and earned Sharp Shooter status. His training in the military started his lifelong ability as a mechanic. He worked in the mine construction field for several years constructing red iron steeples at various coal mines in the Ohio Valley before starting his own logging business in the 1980’s. Through the years he would find his way back to his mechanic days. Working on anything from vehicles to mowers. In recent years he was known to repair mowers for resale. He had many hobbies, but hunting, fishing and camping were his favorites.

He is survived by his three daughters, Melissa Ingram (Tim) of Bridgeport, WV, Beverly Rasel(Jarett) of Swanton, MD & Crystal Carder (Jason) of Bridgeport, WV. Grandchildren-Dakota Workman (Lauren), Palmyra, VA, Zachary Miller, Morgantown, WV, Devan Hamrick, Swanton, MD, Brody Ingram, Pittsburgh, PA, Bryce Miller, Bridgeport, WV, Trinity Moore(Seth), Fairmont, WV.

John was the brother of Emma Jean Lacy (Ferrell), Charleston, WV, Harold Pitts (Donna),Elizabeth, WV, Lloyd Pitts, Yawkey, WV Roy Pitts, Pennsboro, WV and the uncle to several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents Clearance Pitts, Margie Pitts and one son John Burton Pitts, Jr.

John’s wishes were to be cremated. The celebration of life event will be held at the Spring Valley Community Center on Nov. 3, 2024, at 1pm.

John donated to St Jude’s monthly for years, in lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made in his honor.

His family would like to thank the many friends and neighbors that looked after him through the years.