Bernice “Bub” Pittman
October 12, 1953 ~ May 15, 2016
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Rocky Mount - Bernice “Bub” Pittman, Jr., age 62, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Born in Nash County, NC on October 12, 1953, he was the son of the late Bernice Pittman, Sr. and Betty Moss Pittman. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Kaye Pittman Joyner.
Bub was a coordinator for Abbott Laboratories for 15 years before becoming a Deputy Sheriff with Nash County Sheriffs Department in 1992, which he would later retire following 13 years of service. As a deputy, he helped build strong community relationships and was always known for his fun natured personality - Sun Drop in hand. He was a man of great faith and a devout Christian who loved his Lord and Savior, and expressed his care and love for those around him by his charitable giving and help of others in need. A loving father, caring grandfather, and loyal friend to many, Bub will be dearly missed.
Bub leaves behind to cherish his memory, his two sons, Jason and Cody Pittman both of Rocky Mount; his daughter, April Mowatt and her husband, Neil, of Nashville; and his four grandchildren, Damon and Ivy Pittman, Annaliese and Aaron Mowatt. He is also survived by his nephew, Alan “Clint” Joyner; niece, Michele King and nephew, Sean Rogerson; and his former wife, Mary Lou Pittman of Rocky Mount.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services with Rev. Johnny Hudson, Pastor of New Beginning Free Will Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to The 700 Club, The Christian Broadcasting Network, 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, VA 23463.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and 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.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 5/19, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 5/20, 2:00 pm
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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I am sure that the best day fishing I ever had was with Bub at Dick Collie’s farm pond, I was using artificial bait and Bub was using natural bait. The bass and bream were both tearing up my lures and Bub wasn’t getting hardly any fish, and after my 4th or 5th bass Bub said dang Danny how bout letting me try one of those lures. He did and we caught all the bass and bream we wanted and them some. We headed home and grilled fish with hush puppies,fries and sweet tea ,it is a happy memory with a friend that will always make me smile when i think of Bub. Bub will be missed but the memories we all have of him will keep him with us .
This was one of the nicest men I have ever worked with or known. It was an honor to be his friend. When I worked for Nash County 911 Bub would come by during the day shift and pick up paperwork. He would take the time and talk to everyone in there and joke with us. As was Bub I too was a sundrop lover. When Bub found out he would bring me the coldest sundrop I had ever had. I am going to miss hik but so glad he is not suffering anymore. See you again one day Bub and have me a sundrop when I get there ! (lol) Love you my friend !
My condolences to the Pittman family. I’m Virginia Marshmon, I worked with bub at Nash country Sheriff’s office for several years. He will truly be missed. He was such kind spirited person with a great big heart. R.i.p my friend.
My condolences to the Pittman Family. My name is Brian Lewis,I worked with Bub for the 10 years I was employed by The Nash County Sheriff’s Office and also had the privilege of being his neighbor as well. He was such a honorable and dedicated person whom seemed to never have a bad day. He never called me by my name it was always My Brother. My family as well had the privilege of knowing Bub and he soon began calling my mother, Momma. He will be Greatly missed but I know he’s in a better place. My prayers to his family and my God give u strength to endure this sad occasion. Retired Sergeant Brian Lewis NCSO…..
Neil, I haven’t seen you in a while but please let your family know they are in my thoughts and prayers.
Beautiful!!!
Hi my name is Kayla and I am a local bible teacher. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There is a very comforting scripture at Isaiah 258. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can all look forward to a time when death will be no more. I hope that this scripture can bring some true comfort during these difficult times.
This is late just finding out he has passed away he will always be remembered by me by his warm smile when he stopped at my place of employment. rip my friend