Charles Wayne Pitts Jr.

Age 27 of Nashville, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on December 22, 2016.

Charles Wayne Pitts, Jr. was born Monday, July 24, 1989 to Mr. Charles W. Pitts, Sr. and the late devoted Mrs. Pamela D. Pitts. He professed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized at Greater Grace Temple Community Church under Pastor Breonus M. Mitchell, Sr.

Charles received his education in the Metropolitan Nashville Public School System and graduated from East Literature Magnet High School where he earned A Honors diploma in 2007. While at East Literature, he was a member of various student leadership organizations. Charles served as a prominent Leader of the Student Government Association as the Vice President of his Senior Class.

Charles furthered his collegiate education at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He majored in Political Science, while serving as the Political Science Chair for the Student Government Association. Charles was also a part of the Freshmen Senate, the NAACP, and was one of the first staff members of the ARC Facility where he also played on the first 3 on 3 intramural championship team in the ARC Facility.

Charles always had a dream of becoming an attorney, which led him to be selected to complete an internship at The White House in 2011 during the presidency of then President-Elect, Barack Obama.

Charles was a people person that never met a stranger. He always greeted everyone with a smile and a joke. Charles spent his childhood at The Bethlehem Centers of Nashville, where he later became a mentor and role model to the community. While at The Bethlehem Centers of Nashville, he served under the leadership of Mr. Steve Fleming.

Charles was a dedicated sports fan and athlete. During his life, Charles was very active in many sports. He played baseball, basketball, football, and also ran track. He also received 'The Coaches Award' while playing basketball at East Literature Magnet High School.

Charles was a 'DIE HARD' Tennessee Titans fan!

Charles's life is celebrated and remembered by his family. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Pamela D. Pitts; brother, Dominick W. Jones, Sr.; grandparents, Mr. Johnny Bell Newsome, Sr. and Mrs. Jean Carolyn Newsome; and uncle, Johnny Bell Newsome, Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory, devoted father, Charles W. Pitts, Sr.; devoted brother, Chaz D. Pitts; grandparents, Charles W. Foster and Bertha M. Pitts; nephews, Dominick Wayne Jones, Jr., D’Wayne Donterrius Venable and Deontay DeWayne Foster; great niece, Keaona Marie Venable; aunts, Marion Smith, Eloise Greer and Deloris Davis; uncles, Randall Green, Thymes Ferby and Kenneth Maye; God-mother, Charlice Johnson-Beene; and a host of other relatives, extended family and friends.


"Brotherhood"

He shares the same dreams and vision;
Stands by you in the strongest wind without fear;
He is brother.
You can count on his friendship, strength and loyalty.
He believes his actions speak for themselves.
He is friend.
As our mantra affirms, Charles: "He is I, and I am Him!"
I will always love you and I already miss you!

Your brother,
Chaz D. Pitts


"REMEMBER ME"

Remember me with smiles not tears, for all the joy through all the years.
Recall the closeness that was ours, a love undeniable, that was true, forever ours.
Don't dwell on thoughts that cause you pain. We'll see each other once again. I am at peace.....try to believe. It was my time.....I had to leave.
But "what a view" I have from here, I see your face, I feel you near, I follow you throughout the day.
You're not alone along the way. And when God calls you, you will be right by my side. Right here with me, till then, I'll wait by heavens door, we'll be united.....evermore!