Stephen L. "Steve" Pitts
August 20, 1960 ~ May 27, 2019
Stephen L. “Steve” Pitts, 58, of Indianapolis, passed away as a result of a kayaking accident at Norway Dam in White County, Indiana on Monday, May 27, 2019. Born August 20, 1960 in Indianapolis, Steve was the son of the late Alvin L. Pitts and Patricia Louise (Kelly) Newman; his mother survives and resides in Indianapolis.
Steve was a member of the Laborers Local Union #120 and worked in construction for Smock Fansler Corporation for many years. He enjoyed volunteering at The Grace Assembly of God in Greenwood and spending time at the Slovenian National Home at 10th and Holmes in Indianapolis. Steve especially enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his significant other, Janice Weaber of Indianapolis; two daughters, Yvonne F.L. (Richard Barnett, Jr.) Schaefer of Indianapolis, and Samantha J. (Brandon Higgins) Hall of Spencer; his brother, Alvin Joseph Pitts of Indianapolis; sister, Patricia Y.A. “Angel” (Bobby Browne) Smythe of Indianapolis; his six grandchildren, Buzz, Andy, Mariska, Cora, Bella, and Zayne; along with his step-children and other grandchildren.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Steve Pitts at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Heflin Park, 4323 W. 700 N., Edinburgh, Indiana 46124. Final care and cremation arrangements are entrusted to the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis. Visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may express online condolences to Steve’s family.
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June 4, 2019 To All Steve’s Relatives: We are so sorry for your loss of Steve. He was a hardworking and pleasant employee of ours for the past two years and worked here earlier in 1993. Steve was liked by all his coworkers and always produced a good quality of workmanship in his efforts. He will be missed by all of our Smock Fansler Corporation employees. His action to save a youngster who would have been lost showed his true ability and desire to do the right thing. I pray for God’s blessing on Steve and on you – his family and friends. He will be missed by us. I pray that all of you, his family and friends, will accept our deepest condolences to you for Steve’s loss. Smock Fansler Corporation By: Tom Fansler, Jr. CEO of Smock Fansler Corporation
Steve loved his kids and them G.babies and his soulmate janice he will be missed by all…. Rest Easy Steve
Steve always made you feel welcomed and left you with a smile. He would help anyone in need. He had such a big spirit and brought positive energy into the lives of all he touched. Your physical presence is, and will be missed, but your spirit and soul will live on through all who knew you and loved you.
Thank you Kristin
Thank you Tom
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You will always be missed my friend save me a shot of tequila and if you could please tell my Father and Mother I said Hi! And I love them love and hugs until we all meet again
Ty Tom
My sincere sympathy to all of Steve’s family! I know Steve from the Nash! The first time I met him was the same moment I told him that his deer stew was inedible!! Of course I didn’t know it was his! Played cards with him and his Mom many evenings. He was always extremely complimentary and always in a great mood! Never met anyone nicer! I know you will miss him terribly and he will always be missed at The Slovenian National Home and by me. Sorry I cannot make it to today’s memorial. Mary Dragan