ROCKY MOUNT - Millard “Buck” Pitt, age 79, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on March 28, 1938, he was the son of the late Charles L. and Annie Belle Griffin Pitt. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles D. “Pete” Pitt.
Known by all his friends as “Buck” he graduated from West Edgecombe High School and was a member of West Edgecombe Baptist Church. In 1962, Buck opened Wholesale Paint Center, Inc. in which he operated until his retirement. A faithful husband, loving father and grandfather, and a good friend to many, Buck will be dearly missed but never forgotten.
Buck leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 59 years, Marjorie Worsley Pitt of Rocky Mount; daughter Cheryl Pitt Hawkins and husband, Tommy; and grandson Hunter Hawkins all of Sneads Ferry.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 3:00 PM at West Edgecombe Baptist Church, 13821 NC-43, Rocky Mount, NC 27801, with Pastor Jeffery C. Chappell and Rev. Billy Webb officiating. A Private Family Burial will be held on a later date at Pineview Cemetery. The Family will receive friends prior to the service at the church from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Buck's memory to West Edgecombe Baptist Church, 13821 NC-43, Rocky Mount, NC 27801.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
West Edgecombe Baptist Church
13821 NC Highway 43 N
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Sunday 3/25, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
The Family will receive friends prior to the service at the Church from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM.
Service
West Edgecombe Baptist Church
13821 NC Highway 43 N
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Sunday 3/25, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 3:00 PM at West Edgecombe Baptist Church, 13821 NC-43, Rocky Mount, NC 27801, with Pastor Jeffery C. Chappell and Rev. Billy Webb officiating.
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
A Private Family Burial will be held on a later date at Pineview Cemetery.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Cheryl, I am wishing you peace during this sad time. Prayers for your family.
Buck will be truly missed by many. He had so many friends and I was proud to be one of them. Thinking of y’all during this difficult time, you are in our prayers. Love, Roger and Cindy
Cheryl and family I am sorry for your loss. Your mother and family will be in my prayers. Pam
Truely sorry for your loss of Buck . He will truely be missed by all . Buck had a way of lighting up a room when he came in . I really appreciate what Buck taught me to help me in life also . You are always in our thoughts and prayers