Tandy Walker Fitts, III, died at Conway Medical Center on Friday November 14, 2014 from brain cancer. Born November 2, 1941 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Tandy Walker Fitts Jr. and Josephine Joyner Fitts, also of Rocky Mount NC. Tandy was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Taylor Fitts.
He resided in North Myrtle Beach, SC with his beloved wife, Debbie S. Fitts.
Tan overflowed with God's love and had many special friends. He was part of a wonderful family, serving and volunteering in his community, helping others and held various positions in numerous organizations. He was a graduate of Rocky Mount High School and East Carolina University.
He is survived by his beloved children: Tandy Walker Fitts, VII, and his wife, Kristen of Overland Park, KS, and daughter, Amy Fitts Daniels and her husband, Brian of Little Rock, AR. He is also survived by his step-son, Trey Figueroa of Raleigh, NC and step-daughter, Stacey Heilman and her husband, David of Mt Pleasant, SC. He was blessed with eleven wonderful grandchildren. Tandy is survived by one sister, Sadie Fitts Bissette and her husband, Leon Bissette of Rocky Mount, NC, and one brother, Bill Fitts and his wife, Lou of Warner Robins, GA and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at 10:00 am at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Mausoleum with Reverend Rob Westlund officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Mercy Care at www.MercyHospice.org or Englewood Presbyterian Church 100 S Englewood Drive Rocky Mount NC
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Tuesday 11/18
Service
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Tuesday 11/18, 10:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
I have never forgotten the wonderful fun times I had at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tandy Fitts as a child in Roanoke Rapids. Their children, Amy and Walker, welcomed us all over as kids, and their parents were just the nicest people. Amy and Walker, please know that I am thinking of you both during this difficult time, and hope that your faith is sustaining you. Dorothy Dottie Lewis of Raleigh, NC
Walker, Amy, and Brian The years have gone so quickly, but I still remember you as great young people during my days as an assistant principal at RRHS. Know that I am remembering you during this time. –Rodney Nelson, Raleigh NC
I have just gotten word of your loss Debbie and the Fitts family. I am terribly sorry to hear of this and hope the very best for you and the family through this time. Art Moler, Columbia, SC
Amy and Walker, I was saddened by the unexpected news of your father’s death. I worked for Tandy for many years and shared many events in his family life from the time Amy had her head stuck in the fence to searching for just the right stationery for Walker’s first resume. I am sorry I will be unable to be there for the celebration of Tandy’s life but please know that you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Judith Spragins Clary
DEBBIE, MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. ELIZABETH FITZGERALD
Debbie, Arnold and I are so sad for your loss – but happy for the happiness you found with Tandy. We remember him as a sweet man and a good neighbor. Mary Lou and Arnold Taylor 204 Sebring
When you loss someone to death , remember this prayer is an avenue of communication that can become available to give you any time. (James 2 2, 3) What a wonderful gift we have been given. John 3 16, gives us all the hope, for our future. What love we have been given.