Homer T. Fitts

Homer T. Fitts, 90 of Groves, Texas entered into Heaven Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Christus Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He was a devoted, loving and gentle soul who never met a stranger. Homer was born January 8, 1920 in Anacoco, Louisiana to Elisha Jackson Fitts and Rosa Addison Fitts. He served his country in World War II in the 82nd Airborne Glider Division and the Infantry; Homer was a POW in Czechoslovakia. He was an area resident for 64 years and member of Friendship Baptist Church. Homer worked at Texaco as a pipefitter for 36 years and upon retirement he loved to spend time gardening and enjoying the outdoors. A celebration of life will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 15, 2010 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, with Reverend Charles Miller officiating. Burial will be at 2:00p.m. in Pisgah Cemetery in Sabine Parish, Louisiana with military honors. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday evening from 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m. at the funeral home. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Eunice Fitts of Groves, TX; Daughter, Janell Richards and husband, Roddy of Bridge City, TX; son, Randall Fitts and wife, Denise of Bridge City, TX; sister, Eloise Addison and husband, Buddy of Baytown, TX; seven grandchildren, Jason Richards and wife, Nicole, Clay Richards and wife, Tiffany, Karon Padgett and husband, Zach, Thad Fitts and wife, Christie; Shawn Fitts and wife, Melissa, Lance Fitts and wife, Ashley, Allison Fitts; and nine great-grandchildren.