William Franklin “Buck” Pittman, age 82 passed away December 31, 2013 at Hampton Manor in Gaston, NC.
Buck was born December 20, 1931 in Edgecombe County North Carolina the son of the late Frank Pittman and Mary Lilly Pittman Gurganus. He was also preceded in death by his wife Betty Jean Rook Pittman and a grandchild Shelby Renee Pittman. He sold automobiles for many years and retired as an insurance salesman. He was a true jack of all trades and a people person.
Survivors include his son; Steven Ray Pittman (Frances) of Roanoke Rapids, NC; his daughter Mitzi Pittman Cahoon (Lee) of Gaston, NC; four grandchildren Mandy Moore Grizzard of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Kimberly Dawn Johnson (Richard) of Gaston, NC, Steven Kenneth Pittman (April) of Roanoke Rapids, NC, eight grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. A special brother in Christ James Roy Harris of Emporia, VA.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 3, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Crestview Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
The family will receive friends at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC Thursday, January 2, 2013 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com
Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC is handling the arrangements.