Mr. Eugene R. "Splinter" Pitts, 83, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on May 17, 2019 at The Fellowship Home at Brookside in Valdosta, Georgia.  He was born in Lenox, Georgia on June 2, 1935.  His parents were the late Ben H. and Martha Samantha Rentz Pitts.  Mr. Pitts worked in the propane gas industry for almost 40 years, primarily with Amerigas of Valdosta.  He attended Open Door Baptist Church and was also a veteran of the United States Army.

Mr. Pitts is survived by his wife of 57 years, Emily Sue Varn Pitts of Adel; two sons: Joel Pitts and his fiancee, Jona Stalvey, and James Pitts and his wife, Jenny, all of Adel; a granddaughter, Jordan Pitts and her fiance, Jacob Gooch, both of Athens, Georgia; and a brother and sister-in-law, Joe H. and Margie Pitts of Jacksonville, Florida.

The family received friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Boone Funeral Home South.  The funeral service was held at 4:00 PM on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Lakeview Baptist Church in Lenox with Rev. Gary James officiating.  Interment followed at the church cemetery.  Jordan Pitts sang "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" and was joined by Becky Futch in the singing of "Amazing Grace" and Ray Tyson sang "Beulah Land."  Becky Futch also served as pianist.  Jacob Gooch, Jody Futch, Cameron Hardeman, Kennly Hayes, Wendell Stephens and Byron Wilder served as pallbearers.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com .  Boone Funeral Home of Adel has been entrusted with all arrangements.