Mr. Millard S. Pitts

Millard S. Pitts, better known as "Pooch" to family and friends, was born on April 5, 1971 in Washington, DC to Maxine Pitts-Sparks and the late Miller Pitts. He was the youngest of seven children and he and his siblings were raised in Northeast, Washington, DC. As a child, Millard had a bright personality and was always making jokes. He had an enormous sense of humor. Two of his favorite past times as a child included swimming and playing basketball. He played youth basketball for the Woodridge Warriors and high school basketball for McKinley Tech High School. During his senior year, he met the love of his life, Kimberly Pitts and graduated from McKinley Tech in 1989. Millard and Kim fell in love and were inseparable. They started their lives together, later married, and remained together for 33 years. Millard attended Montgomery Community College where he also played basketball and obtained an Associate Degree. His lifelong passion has always been to assist people in any way that he could. Millard had various jobs but when his career began at the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department in the Fifth District in 2003, it allowed him to do what he loved; helping others. He enjoyed working at the Fifth District for many years but was later transferred to the First District. While at the First District, he held various positions and served as a Mountain Bike Police, and a Shop Stewart for the District of Columbia Police Union where he ensured members' rights were always protected. One of Millard's memorable accomplishment was being recognized and awarded for helping to rescue senior citizens from a burning apartment building in Southeast, Washington, DC located in the 900 block of 5th St on September 2018. His strong physical presence, contagious smile, protective spirit, and magnetic personality made him a joy to be around. He was a friend for life to anyone he treasured. Millard enjoyed interacting and greeting everyone, helped neighbors, checked in on people, visited the sick, mentored the youth, expunged criminal records for individuals, coached youth basketball and football teams, served as a basketball referee, but most importantly, truly loved his family and friends. Millard was a pillar of the community. Words to describe Millard include: Honest, Courageous, Fearless, Loyal, Trustworthy, Respectful, Responsible, Protector, Caring, Compassionate, Integrity, Strong, Humorous, Dependable, Inspirational, Motivator, Peacemaker, Generous, Intelligent, Knowledgeable, and a true Leader who stood for what was right!!! Millard was called to eternal rest peacefully at the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center on July 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Miller Pitts, his brother, Ricardo Clifford, and his sister Nikita Clifford. Millard leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Kimberly Pitts, mother Maxine Pitts-Sparks (Frank), brothers Phillip Kennedy and Frank Sparks IV, sisters, Phyllis Collins (Ben), Charlene Clifford, Jackie Clifford, and a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. He was truly loved and will be missed by many. If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Romans 14:8 Services will be held Tuesday August 9, 2022 at Ebenezer AME Church Viewing will begin at 9:30 am Service to follow at 11:00 am Interment Harmony Memorial Park Cemetery Services will be streamed through Ebenezer AME Church. Below you will find the link to access Mr. Pitts service. Ebenezer AME Church : https://ebenezerame.org/

Mr. Millard S. Pitts

April 5, 1971 - July 17, 2022