Louie Gaddys Fittz, 94, went to be with our Lord on Monday June 22, 2009 while living with his daughter in Keithville, Louisiana. He had had a lengthy battle with cancer.

He was born January 21, 1915 in Center to C.D. "Doug" Fittz and Adell Bailey Fittz. Mr. Fittz was a life-long resident of Shelby County, City of Huxley. Mr. Fittz was a broiler and cattle farmer since 1952. He was a retired lineman from the IBEW Union local #738 in Longview and L.E. Meyers in 1969. Mr. Fittz was a Deacon and member of Lydia Baptist Church for over 60 years, and also a Sunday School Superintendent for 20 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #32 in Shelbyville for 60 years, a 32nd degree Scottish Rites Mason, and also a Shriner for a number of years. Mr. Fittz was appointed mayor pro-tem during the corporation of Huxley, Texas and voted a city councilman for a number of years.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 24th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, June 25th at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Luke Garrett and Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Graveside services will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Center, and will be under the direction of Masonic Lodge #32 in Shelbyville.

Pallbearers will be members of the Masonic Lodge # 32 in Shelbyville. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Dean Fittz, Scott Fittz, Chad Wagstaff, Todd Cooper, Donny Sharpe, Eric Zahlmann and Josh Smalley.

He is survived by:

Son, Weldon Fitzz & wife Ophelia of Deweyville

Daughter, Phyllis Wagstaff & husband Glenn of Keithville, Louisiana

Brother, C.D. "Pete" Fittz, Jr. & wife Charlsie of Westlake, Louisiana

Sister, Odell Cannon & husband Jack of Shelbyville

Eight Grandchildren, Thirteen Grandchildren and Three Great Great Grandchildren

He was also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family & friends.

Preceded in death by:
Beloved wife, Delmer Faye Snider Fittz
Parents, C.D. "Doug" & Adell Fittz
Brother, Kline Fittz

The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards and every act of kindness shown to our beloved dad. With special thanks to Connie Smith, Nadine Ladner and the nurses and caregivers of Odyssey Hospice.

Memorial donations may be made to Lydia Baptist Church, 14998 FM 139, Huxley, Texas 75973.