Joseph Pitts

Joseph Lee Pitts, age 75 of Bear Lake, died Friday October 10, 2014 at the Maples – the Benzie County Medical Care Facility in Frankfort. He was born August 26, 1939 in Muskegon the son of the late Paul and Margaret (Teachout) Pitts. Joe was employed at Bekaert Wire Corporation in Muskegon He is survived by his wife, Frances; three children, Stacey, Bryan, & Jill; and by three step-children, Dale (Ruth), Mike (Marie) & Robin; and numerous grandchildren; his sister, Sharon (Bob) Hendrickson of Muskegon and brother; Allen Pitts of Montague. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Dalton Township on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Frances’ brother, Chris Olson, officiating. Please visit Joe’s personal page of memories at www.oakgrovefh.com. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee.