Pelion - Mr. Frederick "Fred" Henry Pitt, 74, ended his battle with cancer Wednesday, January 25, 2012.
Mr. Fred is survived by his wife of 46 years; Geraldine "Jeri" Monroe Pitt, and his children; Michelle Kilgore and Lee Bennett Pitt.
Mr. Fred was born in San Antonio, Texas the son of the late Frederick Horne and Bernadine Hope Pitt. He was also preceded in death by sister; Ann Pitt and brother; Bobby Pitt.
Mr. Pitt was a Veteran of the U. S. Army (Command Sergeant Major, Retired) having served three tours in Vietnam.
Services for Mr. Fred will be 1 pm Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery with full military honors.
The family expresses their grateful appreciation to the staff of Palmetto Health Richland, Oncology Ward, 11th floor east wing, and the hospice staff.
