Ernest Franklin "Frank" Pittman, 84, passed away on May 10, 2013. He was born February 3, 1929 in Wilson County, to the late Henry Luther and Mary Ruth Beland Pittman. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ellen Britt Pittman in 1995 and brother, Edward Pittman.
He will be missed by his children, Rhonda Cobb and husband, Ronald of Rocky Mount; Janice Ross and husband, Mac of Nashville, NC; Pat Baxley and husband, James of Florence, SC; and grandchildren Amanda and Chandler Cobb; Jordan Baxley; Maggie and Abigail Ross; wife, Elsie Hull Pittman, step children Kenneth Burgess, Joy Burgess, and Robin Fields and husband Roger; brothers, Alvis Pittman of Elm City, Grady Pittman of Rocky Mount; sisters, Lois Johnson of Wilson and Elaine Webb of Wilson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and special family friends.
Frank enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren and friends, dancing with Elsie, going to the lake and spending time with his family. He enjoyed old western movies and the Sound of Music was his very favorite movie of all time. Frank was a retired civil engineer with Atlantic Coastline/CSX Railroad with 38 years in Rocky Mount and Florence, SC. He was a long time member of Lakeside Baptist Church, and especially enjoyed his Sunday School class. Frank enjoyed living in the West Mount Community and was a long time member of West Mount Ruritan Club (his nickname was Transit Eye Pittman) and a Meals On Wheels volunteer. He served on the West Mount Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors. His favorite pastime was coaching his grandchildren in politics and independent thinking.
Visitation with the family will be held at 6:00 - 7:30 PM on Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM at Lakeside Baptist Church on Monday, May 13, 2013. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery.
Flowers are welcome or Memorial contributions may be sent to Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or West Mount Ruritan Club, c/o Russell Cockrell, 3409 Cornell Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 5/12, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Service
Lakeside Baptist Church
1501 Sunset Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 5/13, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
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Janice, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time. You have such wonderful memories of your family and all of the precious times you spent together; may those memories give you comfort during this time. May God bless and comfort you. Steve and Donna Gardner
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Sending prayers to each and everyone. May God give you strength during this difficult time. Love to all, Bill & Pam Just
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