Richard Pittman

Richard L. Pittman, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at St. Dominic in Jackson, MS.  His visitation will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2023, from 10:00 AM until 11:45 AM at Wolf Funeral Services in Morton, MS.  His services will take place in our Funeral Home Chapel at 12:00 PM. His burial will follow at Pearson Cemetery Ludlow, MS.  Pastor Melvin Lyles will officiate under the direction of Wolf Funeral Services.

Richard was born to Nathanial Pittman and Dessie McCollum on December 23, 1939, in Morton, MS.  He lived most of his life in Morton, MS.  Richard was a member of Christian Triumph M. B.  Church in Morton, MS. He loved to play checkers, shoot pool and watch westerns.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Nathanial and Dessie Pittman and his son, Graylon S. Pittman. He leaves to cherish his memories three lovely daughters, Bobbie Townsend of Decatur, MS, Shelia Mann of Terry, MS and Dessie Lloyd (Rickie) of Ludlow, MS, his four sons, Sterling Carey Pittman of Gonzales, LA, Randy Pittmon of Jackson, MS, Ricky C. Pittman (Bernette) of Ludlow, MS and Reginald Pittman of Las Vegas, NV; his four sisters, Ruth Taylor of Jackson, MS, Sarah Pearson of San Jose, CA, Mary Johnson of Milwaukee, WI and Lousie Carey of Milwaukee, WI; one brother, Fred Pittmon of Las Vegas, NV and an number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Ricardo Pittman, Randy Collier, Antron Ficklin, Mykel Lynch and Metreck Ball.

The family of Richard Pittman expresses sincere gratitude of your acts of kindness, and comforting acts of service during illness and passing of our loved one. May God bless each of you.