Joe Gordon Fitts, 77, of Liberty, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at the NHC Healthcare in Smithville.

Mr. Fitts was born January 26, 1942 in Lebanon, a son of the late Ruby Gordon Fitts and Alta Irene Washer. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Anderson; grandson, Thadeus Anderson; and a brother James “Red” Fitts.He was a graduate of Liberty High School, Liberty. He married Lucille Hamlett on January 25, 1964. Joe loved fishing and the outdoors.

Mr. Fitts is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lucille Hamlett Fitts of Liberty; son, Joe Fitts, Jr, of Liberty, ; five grandchildren, Megan Lynn Fitts of Smithville,  Haley Renee Fitts of Smithville,  Trinity (Amelia) Anderson of Gordonsville,  Titus (Stacey) Anderson of Mississippi, and Travis (Danielle) Anderson of Smithville; siblings, Patricia Bain, Mary Ray, Barbara Ray, Brenda Wooden, and Stephen Fitts. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Fitts was conducted on Monday, November 4, 2019 the Chapel of Avant Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Clayborn officiating. Interment followed in the New Hope Cemetery.
Avant Funeral Home, Alexandria, was in charge of the arrangements.

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