Ralph Earl Pitts Obituary

Ralph Earl Pitts, born on May 8, 1941, passed away on October 18, 2026. Ralph leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Coy Thomas Pitts and Sarah Isabell Pitts (Hardy); his great grandchild Gemalise Salazar; his siblings, James "Norman" Pitts, Betty Frost, Melba Denman, Horace "Ronald" Pitts, Margo Cude, Jimmy Lee Pitts and Richard Lynn Pitts; his in-laws, Herman and Alma Brade; and his siblings-in-law, Bernice, Carl Kalbas, Ernie Melcher, Elaine Brade, Joyce Brade, Elwood Brade, Laverne Brade, Gilbert, Hazel Brade and Frances Brade.

He is survived by: his daughter Alma Renee (Jason Weidemann); his wife Gladys Pitts of Giddings; his daughter Sharon (Steven Paul); his grandchildren, Nicole, Ray Salazar, Andrew, Mandie Fritsche, Christian Fritsche, Jaci Weidemann, Jake Crader, Avery Weidemann, Wyatt Weidemann, Rory Weidemann, Joshua Paul, Cody Paul and Brady Paul; his great grandchildren, Gianni Salazar, Gabriella Salazar, Gevin Salazar, Ryan Prew, Audrey Fritsche, Casen Fritsche and Maverick Fritsche; and his brothers-in-law, Monroe Brade of Fedor, Eldor Brade of Fedor and Ruben Melcher of Rockdale. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home - Giddings (3950 E Austin St, Giddings, TX 78942). A funeral service was held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Immanuel Lutheran Church (300 N Grimes St, Giddings, TX 78942).

Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings or to the charity of one's choice.