Harvey Sanford Pittman
September 17, 1924 ~ February 15, 2014
Harvey Sanford Pittman, Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, February, 15, 2014 at Nash General Hospital. Born September 17, 1924, the last surviving member of his family, Sanford was the youngest son of the late Harvey Sanford Pittman, Sr. and Melissa Hill Pittman. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Gilmer Guy Pittman, Kenneth Worth Pittman and Jack Hill Pittman.
Sanford served his country in the US Army during WWII. He earned a M.Ed. at Vanderbilt University. A respected educator, Sanford was principal at Wilkinson School for 16 years and an administrator in social work for 10 years in Rocky Mount.
He counted his love of Rocky Mount, lifelong friendships and First Baptist Church as blessings which enriched his life. Honoring Sanford's memory are his nieces, Susan Elizabeth Pittman and Melissa Pittman Smyth of Raleigh, Patricia Pittman McRae of Goldsboro, June Pittman Turner of Fountain Inn, SC and his lifelong friend Margaret Lewis of Rocky Mount. Sanford was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
The family will receive friends and relatives 7:00pm to 8:30pm on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday morning at Maplewood Cemetery in Wilson with Rev. Bill Grisham officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount NC 27802.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 2/18, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Maplewood Cemetery
400 College Street, NE
Wilson, NC 27893
Wednesday 2/19, 11:00 am
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Maplewood Cemetery
400 College Street, NE
Wilson, NC 27893
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Miss Lewis, You are in our thoughts & prayers. James & Jane Waddell
Mr. Pittman was my eighth grade teacher at R.M. Wilson Jr. High. He was a kind and loving man, very sensitive to the feelings of others. I am grateful that he passed my way. Doris Jordan Worthington
I was sad to hear that Mr. Pittman passed away. He will always be Mr. Pittman to me. I was a student at Wilkinson School, 1954-1960. Mr. Pittman was one of the kindest men, and a true role model for his students. We all respected him and he made us feel very secure and happy at school. I lived in Rocky Mount until 2000, and would see him on occasion. He remembered me, followed my career, and still made me feel special. I expect that he did that with all of his students, not just me. I have thought of him fondly, many times over the years, and I am sure that all of his students feel as I do. He made a difference in my life as well as so many others. Robert Fuerst