He was preceded in death by parents, Dr. Marlin E. and Katherine Fitts.
Joel graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a B.S. Degree in Chemistry and was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He was the owner of ComForcare Senior Services in Chattanooga.
He was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Sparks Fitts, of Ooltewah, TN, daughter and son-in-law, Karen (Scott) Morrow, of Rutherfordton, NC, son and daughter-in-law, David (Elif) Fitts, of Tampa, FL, four grandchildren, Jessica, Madison, Camen, Aiden and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Rimer officiating. Interment will follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
