- Charles Evans Pittman, 76, of Pineola, North Carolina passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 at his residence.
He was born on March 12, 1941 in Avery County, North Carolina, a son of the late Claude Pittman and the late Eula Clark Pittman.
Charles graduated from Cranberry High School, where he played on the football team. In 1971 He and his wife, Linda, started Pittman Nursery in Pineola. He was a member of the Linville Masonic Lodge and the Frank Presbyterian Church. He was a former Elder of the Pineola Presbyterian Church and was a Charter Member of the Fellowship Presbyterian Church in Crossnore. Charles enjoyed fishing, watching the Atlanta Braves Baseball, and was a proud former member of the Lick Log Hogs Softball Team.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a Son-In-Law, Tim Nelson.
Charles was a good neighbor and friend. The love of his family was very dear to him and he leaves behind to cherish his memory his: Wife of 55 years, Linda Cooke Pittman of Pineola, NC; Daughters, Karen (John) Robinson of Hickory, NC, Jeanne (Mike) Shirley of Newland, NC, Janet Nelson of Pineola, NC; Son, Charles Pittman, II of Pineola, NC; Very Special Family Members, David (Joy) Pittman of Minneapolis, NC, Jeff (Misty) Johnson of Pineola, NC; Sisters, Marietta "Bud" (Jim) Hughes of Linville, NC, Jeanne (Frederick) Jennings of Banner Elk, NC, Patsy (John) Woodcock of Black Mountain, NC; Grandson, Cabe Robinson of Rocky Mount, NC; Granddaughters, Caroline Shirley of Newland, NC, Charli Nelson (E.J. Byrd) of Pineola, NC, Sara Nelson of Pineola, NC, Mindi (John) Kosmos of Columbia, SC; Great -Granddaughter: C.J. Kosmos and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
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