Jesse Pitts, 89 of Ovett, MS passed away April 11, 2022 as a result of a long battle with cancer and kidney disease. Jesse was surrounded by family and friends when he drifted away to be with his Lord.

He was preceded in death by his son, Steven J. Pitts; parents; Theodore and Sarah Ann Landrum Pitts; brother, Charles L. Pitts; sister, Nadell Pitts; son-in-law, Harlon Gray Welsh.

Jesse was born to Sarah Ann and Theodore Pitts on June 20, 1932. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Una Faye Keller Pitts. Two daughters Wanda Welsh and Deborah Jean (Dan) McKenna. Sister Vera Sue Irby, grandsons, Quincy Welsh and Adam (Carmen) Pitts and granddaughters, Stephanie Anderson and Jessica (Stacey) Street. Fourteen great grandchildren and a host of nieces and hephews.

Mr. Pitts was member of Good Hope Baptist Church in the Landrum Community. He also was a Mason of Ovett Lodge # 571. He served in the United States Navy in the Korean Conflict . He retired from Masonite in 1987 due to cancer. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting and traveling. He also enjoyed visiting with friends, family and especially the grandchildren. Baby sitting his great grandchildren was the joy of his life.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Ellisville Funeral Home in 1204 B. Ave, Ellisville, MS. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Ellisville Funeral Home in Ellisville, MS. Burial will follow in Good Hope Cemetery on Hwy 15 South. Chaplain Jeffrey Mc Cardle and Robert Keller will officiate.
Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-477-3797

Pallbearers will be Daniel Ibry, Kenny Pitts, Keith Pitts, Glenn Bradley, Heath Turner and Chad Gonzalez.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gordon Pitts, Darren Harrison and Aron Irby.

Special thanks to Laurel Dialysis, Dr. Charles McCollum, III, Dr. James Hodges and St. Joseph Hospice, Forrest General Home Health. Special appreciation to Jackie Clanton, Haley Easterling, Donna Collins and Shellie Hillman for all their love and care given to him.
In lieu of flowers family request donation to American Cancer Society or the Charity of your choice.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com