M.D. Pittman

MD “MudDuck” Pittman 87 of Odessa passed away April 2, 2011 at Parks Methodist Retirement here in Odessa. He was born March 6, 1924 in Dona Anna, New Mexico to Chappo and Stella Carroll Jeffers Pittman. Mr. Pittman was a Christian, who loved the Lord dearly serving him with all of his heart a true prayer warrior and a man of God. Mr. Pittman was a proud US Army Airforce Veteran serving his country proudly during the WWII Era with tour duties to Germany, England and France eventually coming back home only to re-enlist and touring to Japan, after his final Military Discharge, MD decided to start a life with his first wife Betty, but all turned tragically at a split second, only to see Betty and their unborn baby pass away during Labor. Mr. Pittman was a very respectful oilfield industry truck driver for GQ Salmon and after more than 40 years of dedicated service he retired. He was a very proud family man with the knowledge in how to instill family values, but on the lighter side a jokester and a good prankster full of love to his children, especially his grandchildren all by the kisses he would give to any one who could stay still long enough were so called Whisker Kisses. He loved kids no matter who`s kids they were, being from his own family or a stranger he never met. Whether Known to all as Mud Duck, Daddy, Pawpaw, and Uncle you will be sorely missed by all who was loved by you and will never be forgotten Love You... Go Rest High. He is survived by Wife Georgia Pittman of Odessa, Daughter: Mary Helen Jacobs of Odessa, Son: Charles Sterling and wife Joyce of Tenaha, Texas,

Granddaughter: Stella Jacobs and Grandson-In-Law: Clayton Creech of Odessa and a beautiful Great-Granddaughter: Chelse Creech, Granddaughter: Misty Williams and Grandson-In-Law: Stanley Williams of Odessa. And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Also preceding Mr. Pittman in death is second Wife: Pearl Pittman; Daughter: Baby Girl Pittman Parents Chappo and Stella Carroll Jeffers Pittman., Brothers: Willard Pittman, Slim Pittman, and Sisters: Bea, Irene and May. Visitation will be held from 9am -9pm today April 6, 2011 at Odessa Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be held at 1Pm Thursday April 7,2011 at Tamarisk Cemetery in Grand Falls, Texas with Brother David Adkins officiating, Services by Odessa Funeral Home.