It is with a very sad heart that Jerry aka NCMasterDiver's father passed away yesterday. It was quite sudden and while he had been ill he was beating the odds. Please keep Jerry and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they enter this Holiday Season without a cornerstone member of their family.
Here is the Obituary
Winston-Salem Journal, Sunday, December 23, 2007
Winston-Salem Journal, Monday, December 24, 2007
Obituary: PITMAN
Mr. Malvin Pierson (Red) Pitman, 86, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Friday, December 21, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center after a period of declining health. He was born August 7, 1921, in Greenville County, South Carolina, to the late Edna Mae Henderson Pitman and Arthur Franklin Pitman. Mr. Pitman retired from the US Postal service with 34 years service. He was a World War II veteran having served in the US Army. Mr. Pitman loved to fish and bowl. He was an avid golfer, having distinguished himself with many awards and trophies in his senior years. He was a member of the Grandview Golf Association. Mr. Pitman attended Berean Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC, as his health permitted.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Pitman was preceded in death by his devoted and loving wife of 56 years, Betty Fowler Pitman, a sister Rosa Lee Pitman and a brother James Franklin Pitman. Mr. Pitman is survived by a son, Jerry D. Pitman of Pfafftown, NC, four grandchildren , Jennifer M. Pitman of Winston-Salem, NC, Sherry P. Walker of Lenoir, NC, Stacy P. Williamson, of Grovetown, Ga., and Leslie D. Pitman of Charlotte, NC. Mr. Pitman has two great grandchildren, Carousel Walker and Zylah Walker of Lenoir, NC. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 23, 2007, from 7 to 9 pm at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, Winston-Salem, NC Funeral services will be conducted Monday, December 24, 2007, at 11 am, at the Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel by the Rev. Ronnie L. Baity of Berean Baptist Church. Pastor Mark Smith of Baux Mountain Baptist Church will assist in the services. Burial with military honors will be at Forsyth Memorial Park, 3771 Yadkinville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be sent to Berean Baptist Church, 4135 Thomasville, Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Jerry my heart goes out to you and your family. Words can not convey the sorrow I feel for you. I lost my own father on New Year's Eve and know the sadness of death in general but especially during the holiday season. If I can do anything for you please let me know. Kamala
