Carl Leroy Pitts Jr.

Carl Leroy Pitts Jr. was born in Chicago, Ilinois on October 31, 1949. He was the oldest son of three born to Carl Leroy Pitts Sr. and Gertha Muse. Carl graduated from Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School and attended Richard M. Daley College. He served his country in Vietnam by completing one tour of duty and was honorably discharged in 1972. Carl was an entrepreneur and an incredible sales man. After running his own street vending business for several years he decided to get into the car dealership business. This proved to be something that he was incredibly gifted in as he made top sales agent many times at various dealerships and was in high demand. Carl was known as the "go-to-guy", if you needed a difficult deal closed. Many were taken in by his near 6'6" stature and how well dressed he always was. Carl loved and cherished his mother who he had a very close relationship with until his death. Carl fathered three children with his first wife (deceased) and gained five stepchildren with his wife Joan Pitts. Carl and Joan were married August 28, 1993 with a marriage spanning 23 years. Carl cared deeply for his wife Joan as he supported her including 7-months prior to his death surprising her with a new house. Carl enjoyed taking cruises with Joan and going out on the town regularly with her. Carl also helped some of his stepchildren obtain cars and assisted them financially from time-to-time whenever he could. Carl loved all of his biological and stepchildren and was actively involved in many of their lives until the end. Carl really enjoyed life and had a very charming demeanor and great sense of humor. Carl enjoyed learning about the Bible and tried often to understand its teachings as he searched for meaning in life. He once visited the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with his step-daughter Terra, where he said coming into the main auditorium, "These brothers almost dress as good as I do!" He also enjoyed conversations with the brothers when they would visit him at home. On Saturday, August 6, 2016, Carl fell asleep in death in East Chicago, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Leroy Pitts Sr. and one son, Carl Pitts III. Carl leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Joan; his mother, Gertha; his two biological children, Carlos and Patience; his stepchildren, Belinda, Harry, Cynthia, Rosalyn; Terra; and stepson-in-law, Azuolas. Four siblings, Jerry, Tony, Arron and Edna; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Everyone who personally knew him will miss Carl.

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Carl Leroy Pitts Jr.

October 31, 1949 - August 6, 2016