Emmett Clifton "E.C." Pitts, age 87, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away March 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoy Charles and Ina Gertrude Pitts; son, David Allen Pitts; sister, Melba Addie Pitts; brothers, Clarence Thomas Pitts, Elam Lawrence Pitts and Wilson Holley Pitts. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Ann Cochran Pitts; children, Emmett (Chrissy) Pitts, and Patricia Pitts; daughter-in-law, Donna Pitts; brothers, Allen Pitts, Floyd Pitts, Jamie Pitts and Bryant Pitts; sister, Betty Bailey; sister-in-law, Ruby Pugh; grandchildren, Clifton (Lindsey) Pitts, Sylvia Pitts, Allen (Lauren) Pitts and Will Pitts; great-grandchildren, Emmett Pitts and Emmah Pitts, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be Friday, March 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in Pineview Memory Gardens with Rev. Clarke Skelton officiating and Selma Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Will Pitts, Will Pitts, Clifton Pitts, Allen Pitts, Douglas Pitts and Marc Ivey. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to Valley Grande Baptist Church, 48 County Road 16, Valley Grande, AL, 36701.