Note:
Memorial Services that were to be held 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home have been postponed. More information will be available at a later date.
NEAL'S OBITUARY
Neal D. Pitts, 77, of South Sioux City passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at a local hospital.
Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home. Visitation with the family present will be held from 1:00-3:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.
Neal was born November 23, 1942 in Fort Worth, TX, the son of Nathaniel and Edith (Klinborg) Pitts. He graduated from South Sioux City High School and then enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he was sent to Vietnam for a tour of duty. Neal married Karen Sakariason in 1976. The couple later divorced and remained good friends. Neal retired from the 185th Fighter Wing in 1998 and then worked for Briar Cliff Security for ten years. Neal was an avid bowler. This included bowling a perfect 300 at Harmony Lanes. He served on the National Bowling Association for over 20 year and served as President in 1981-1982. Neal’s other hobbies included fishing trips, golf, classic cars, and traveling anytime he had the chance. He had a quiet but wicked sense of humor and loved a good prank. Most importantly, Neal loved his family and friends. His grandchildren were his everything. He never missed any activity, where he doubled as the “unofficial photographer”.
Survivors include his children: Karisa (Joel) Foix of Sioux City, Kelly Pitts of Sioux City, and Nathan “Nate” (Missy) Pitts of Hinton, IA; grandchildren: Riley Foix, Chase Foix, Stella VonderLieth, Nate Pitts Jr., and Eric Pitts; siblings: Judy (Joel) Hutchins, Susan (Jim) Quinn, Craig (Barb) Pitts, Gary (Vickie) Pitts, Theresa Saltsgiver, Chris Pitts, and Dawna Nelson; and many nieces and nephews.
Neal was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew Charlie.
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Duane Queen
I am remmebering Neal Pitts who was a quiet rather unassuming classmate. Neal was always pleasant to visit with. He found great pleasure in life. When Neal became a part of our class as a sophomore, whenever we were seated in alphabetical order in class, Neal and I were seated next to each other. He was seated between Jerry Peterson and me. Truth be known, because of that seating arrangement Jerry and I were probably spared some embarassing moments by the teachers. Thanks for becoming a classmate at the right time in my life, Neal! Neal served our country in Vietnam. Thanks again, Neal! He enjoyed meeting classmates for coffee in South Soux after our 50th class reunion. It was always a pleasure to share with him life stories. Thanks again, Neal
Duane Queen