Gary W. Pitt, of Painesville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at his family home.
Gary was born on December 7, 1944, in Charleston, West Virginia to parents James Pitt Sr and Goldie (Stevens) Pitt. He attended Eastbank High School and earned a basketball scholarship and was a football letterman. Later, he went on to attend Lakeland Community College and was on the Dean's List. He married Virginia (Lambert) Pitt, on July 16, 1977, in Newbury, Ohio.
He had many careers over his time of employment. He was a warehouse foreman at Stouffers, Shipping manager at Skidmore Gear, Warehouse manager at Eyelighting, and owner/operator of GP Express. Gary was a lifelong member of Fraternal Order of Eagles 2261, American Legion member, loved spending his time watching all sports and enjoyed classic cars.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia; children, Kevin Pitt, Ron and Kimberly (Pitt) Wombough, Jason Pitt; grandchildren, Thomas Pitt (Kassie Brooks-Hemberger), Garrick Pitt, Logan Jarrett (Zoey Perry); great-grandchildren, Angelina Pitt, Gage Pitt, Brantley Pitt, Tom Pitt, Alaina Pitt, Autumn Taylor, Layla Taylor; Sister, Barbara Keeney.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, James and Goldie Pitt; grandparents, Carl and Anna Mae Butcher, George and Eva Pitt; grandchildren, Nicole Lynn Pitt "Cole" and siblings, James Pitt Jr., and Damon Pitt.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2024, from 2pm-5pm at the Eagles, 37299 Euclid Ave, Willoughby, Ohio.
The family would like to extend a personal thank you to Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Road, Geneva, Ohio assisted the family with arrangements. www.LakeErieCrematory.com