Retired SGT Michael Evans Pitts

Funeral services for Retired SGT Michael Evans Pitts, 69 of Killeen, TX will be held Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 11:30 a.m. at Pershing Park Baptist Church in Killeen, TX. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow the service at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, TX at 2:00 p.m.

Visitation will be held Monday, September 21, 2026 (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) at Pershing Park Baptist Church in Killeen, TX.

Retired Sergeant Michael Evans Pitts, 69, of Killeen, passed away on September 7, 2026, in Copperas Cove, Texas. He was born on November 22, 1956, in Independence, Louisiana. After graduating from high school in Louisiana, Mike proudly joined the United States Army, beginning a distinguished 20-year military career. During his service, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, Officers Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Kuwait Liberation Medal.

Following his retirement from the United States Army, Mike continued serving his community through his work with the San Saba Juvenile Detention Center and the Federal Office at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas. He was also a member of the Referees of Central Texas Association.

Mike was a longtime and devoted member of Christian House of Prayer in Killeen, where his faith was an important part of his life.

Mike married Eleanor (Obal) Pitts in Killeen, Texas. Together, they built a life centered around family, faith, and love.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Robert, Willie, Gordan, and David; six sisters, Annie, Clara, Mageline, Azalee, Clora, and Earnestine; and a granddaughter, Daja Kinchen.

He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Eleanor (Obal) Pitts; son, Michael Pitts, Jr. (J’La); two sisters, Carolyn Warnner (Lee) and Catherine (Andrew); stepsons, Earl Joseph Harris, Jr., and Harry Harris II; and one step-grandchild; along with a host of other relatives and friends. Mike’s life was marked by service—to his country, his community, his faith, and most importantly, his family. His legacy of dedication, love, and commitment will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.