Howard was born November 29th, 1945, in Nashville Georgia to Perry Howard Pittman and Geraldine Smith Pittman. Howard is survived by his wife Willene Pittman who he married in Jacksonville Florida on December 31st, 2000. Additionally, Howard is survived by his two loving children Howard Dewitt Pittman Jr (Jessie Pittman), Sarah Nicole Shurden (Jon Shurden). Howard is also survived by his Aunt Marie Griffin and by a long list of stepchildren and grandchildren; Stepchildren; Teressa, Gina, Galen, Gale, Grandchildren; Ivan, Joshua, Kirtus, Luci, Evie, Rowynne, Summer, Hunter, Jennifer, Lauren, Ashlee, Blake, Carson, Chasadi, Fayth, Rene and Robbie, Great Grandchildren; Austin, Maddie, Kitt, Brooklyn, Jack, Cal and Eli.
Howard will be welcomed into heaven by Perry Pittman (father), Geraldine Pittman (mother), Dorothy Pittman (sister) and Graydon Perry Pittman (grandson).
Howard was a proud and decorated Army veteran from 1963 – 1984. Howard served in the Vietnam War and was awarded, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, 2 Bronze Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and 2 Overseas Service Bars.
Howard had a passion for restoring antique cars and riding motorcycles. He enjoyed riding his Harley with the OPRBC Motorcycle Club and often spoke of his trip to Sturgis South Dakota and his annual trips to Daytona for bike weeks.
Howard’s faith in Jesus Christ was a central part of who he was. Howard got saved on June 12th, 1973, and faithfully served as an usher at Old Plank Road Baptist. Howard was a praying man and read God’s Word throughout his life.
Funeral Service will be held 10am Tuesday June 22, 2021 at Old Plank Road Baptist Church, 8964 Old Plank Road Jacksonville, Florida 32220, with 1 hour prior visitation. Interment to follow at Riverside Memorial Park, 7242 Normandy Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32205.
In lieu of flowers Willene asks that you send a donation in the Memory of Howard Pittman to:
The Tim Tebow Foundation
2220 County Road 210 W
Suite 108, PMB 317
Jacksonville, FL 32259
Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERSIDE MEMORIAL PARK & FUNERAL HOME. Please leave words of comfort at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com.
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