Marshall, IL Robert D. Pitts III, 39, of Marshall passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 in his home following a lengthily illness. He was born March 20, 1977 at Terre Haute, IN, the son of Robert D. Pitts Jr. and Barbara Cole Pitts. Surviving are his mother, Barbara (Keith) Siverly of Marshall; his father, Robert D. Pitts Jr. of Dennison; two children, Ryan Siverly and Cayden Cork; a brother, David Pitts of Marshall; a sister Amber Pitts of Terre Haute; grandparents, Dale and Virginia Siverly of Marshall and Robert Pitts Sr. of Dennison; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews including, Ryan Siverly, Cheyenne Watson and Haylee Siverly. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Clara Pitts and Kenny and Ellen Cole; an aunt, Linda Horsley and an uncle, Ralph Cole. Services in honor of his life will be 10:30 AM Tuesday at Pearce Funeral Home with Pastor Gene Siverly officiating. Burial will be in the Dunlap Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to his family in care of Pearce Funeral Home. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.