Tandy W. Fitts Iii

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.