Darrell Roy

Pitzer

Darrell Roy Pitzer, 70, passed away on September 28, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tennessee, surrounded by family.

Darrell was born in Sulphur, Louisiana, to Vernard Gordon Pitzer and Freda Mae Umbach Pitzer on August 13, 1956. He married Jan Hodges, from Monroe, Louisiana, on May 20, 1978. He attended Sulphur High School and graduated from Northeast Louisiana University with a bachelor's degree in chemistry and a minor in computer science. He later attended Purdue University, where he earned his master’s degree.

He worked and excelled as a systems analyst for Exxon for 34 years. He was involved in Bugles Across America, Tau Kappa Epsilon, and various greyhound rescue and adoption groups over the years.

Darrell is preceded in death by his parents, Vernard Gordon Pitzer and Freda Mae Pitzer, and his brother, Richard Lee Pitzer.

Darrell is survived by his wife, Jan Pitzer; children Stephen Pitzer and Jennifer Arant (and her husband, Chris); sister Beverly Morrison (and her husband, Bill); grandchildren Adalyn and Camden Arant; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be held Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Spring Hill Memorial Park and Funeral Home. 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Spring Hill Memorial Park & Funeral Home, with Jim Taylor officiating. Burial will follow immediately after in Spring Hill Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Spring Hill Memorial Park & Funeral Home.

Memorials may be given to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Bluegrass Greyhound Adoption, or Live Oak Methodist Church in Watson, Louisiana.