James Samuel "Jimmy" Stitt

James Samuel "Jimmy" Stitt, 73, of Searcy, died Sunday, December 27, 2020. at Unity Health Hospital. He was born September 20, 1947. in Searcy to the late James and Ioma (Martindill) Stitt. Jimmy was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Searcy and an avid outdoors man with a passion for hunting and fishing. He retired from the Little Rock Fire Department after 30 years of dedicated service and a multitude of honors and awards. Jimmy was a 32nd-degree Mason, a member of the Searcy Masonic Lodge #49 and of the Scottish Rite. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Pam (Haynes) Stitt; son, Todd Stitt (Denice); grandchildren, Taylor, Drew, and Delta Stitt; lifelong friend, Kenneth Billings; as well as many friends and family. He is preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Salem Cemetery c/o Richard Wilkerson, 3713 Lorance Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72206. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home in Searcy. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2020, at the Salem Cemetery on Arch Street in Saline County. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net