Mark Pitts

Mark Allan Pitts, 57, of Garfield, died Wednesday, July 26, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. He was born April 22, 1960 in Wichita, Kans., to Ross Eugene Pitts Sr. and Vivian Lorraine Taylor Pitts. He enjoyed flower gardening, cooking, baking, was very artistic with a photographic eye, photography, hiking, traveling to New Mexico to visit family and loved his family and friends. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Eureka Springs where he also was a choir member. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Kay Pitts. Survivors are one brother Ross E. Pitts Jr. (Marion) of Gentry; one sister Pam Light (Michael) of Auburn Hills, Michigan; and his life companion John Wiley of Eureka Springs. A memorial service is set for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at St. James Episcopal Church, 28 Prospect, Eureka Springs, Ark. with Father Richard Clark officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home of Pea Ridge. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mark's memory may be made to Good Shepherd Animal Society, 6486 Hwy 62 West, Eureka Springs, Ark. 72632. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net.