Norman Thaddeus Pitts, Jr. Higgins, affectionately known as "Tiny" and "Unc," was born on August 26, 1979, to Bobbie Ann Higgins and Norman T. Pitts in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School System.

Norman possessed a "happy-go-lucky" demeanor and never met a stranger. He was described as a true character and could always make you laugh. He was extremely loving and never had a problem admitting his wrongs and offering sincere apologies. Anywhere he went, he made that place his home. He also loved to rap, and his favorite NFL team was the Atlanta Falcons. In 2004, he was baptized at Greater New Zion Baptist Church. During family dinners, he was known for zipping in quickly and disappearing just as fast.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Georgia Mae Wardlaw and Tom Rice; paternal grandparents, Norma Sue Pitts and Henry Pitts; great-aunt, Annie Turner; great-uncle, Bobby J. Tanner; aunt, Jacqueline T. Robinson; and uncle, Richard Hines.

He leaves to cherish his memory to his loving mother, Bobbie A. Higgins of Winston-Salem, NC, and his father, Norman T. (Beatrice) Pitts of Spartanburg, SC. He is also survived by his beloved daughter, Kimmora Lindsey of Duluth, GA; brothers, Jammie (Sharea) Means of Buford, GA Lester (Danielle) Wardlaw of Charlotte, NC, Daniel Wardlaw of Spartanburg, SC, Lance (Selena) Wardlaw of Winston-Salem, NC, Tedron (Jamie) Barber of Boiling Springs, SC, Michael Copeland of Simpsonville, SC, Calvin (Brittany) Miller, Jr. of Spartanburg, SC,  Michael Robinson, Jr. of Spartanburg, SC, Jamison (Caroline) Smith of Inman, SC and Daniel Foster of Boiling Springs, SC; sisters,  Jasharra Wells of Spartanburg, SC, Tracey Salters of Spartanburg, SC,  Lashondar (Terrell) Jones of Boiling Springs, SC, Erika Pitts of Charlotte, NC and Latrice Cheeks of Spartanburg, SC; aunts, Martha Gladden of Spartanburg, SC, Daisey Wardlaw of Spartanburg, SC, Faye (John) Smith of Laurens, SC, Geneva Copeland of Spartanburg, SC, Yvonne Wardlaw of Spartanburg, SC, Thomasina Singleton of Spartanburg, SC, Mary Pitts of Charlotte, NC,  Shirley Pitts of Rock Hill, SC, Trina Pitts of Spartanburg, SC, Teresa Pitts of Greenville, SC, and Cynthia Rowland of Spartanburg, SC; uncles, Lonnie Huff of Spartanburg, SC, Roosevelt Pitts of Charlotte, NC, Rodrick (Roxanne) Pitts of Charlotte, NC, Ken Pitts of Union, SC, James (Natasha) Pitts of Spartanburg, SC, and Donald Gibson of Spartanburg, SC;  great-aunt, Lillie Mae Murray; great-uncle, Milton Smith;  special aunt Dottie Lewis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.

On Wednesday, April 30, 2024, Norman transitioned at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. His joyful presence, big heart, and unforgettable personality will be sorely missed by all who loved and knew him.