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Jerry PITTMAN Obituary

PITTMAN, Jerry Wayne Age 64 of Nashville, November 30, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Aubra B. Jr. and Mary Dunn Pittman. Survived by wife of 41 years, Ruth Pittman; daughter, Jennifer Lynn Pittman; sisters, Doris Nole and Teresa P. Walker. Jerry was a loving husband and devoted father. He will be greatly missed by his family and his drag racing family. The family wishes to thank everyone for their kind words and prayers, and a deep appreciation to Southern Hills Medical Center and their caring staff. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the charity of your choice. A gathering will take place Friday, December 3, 2010 from 4 - 8 p.m. at

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Published by The Tennessean on Dec. 1, 2010.

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January 5, 2011

not a day goes by something brings Jerry to mind. seeing the airport trucks still checking to see if he is inside. I miss my brother and friend. Please call if there is any thing I can do....
Love Doris Ann

Bobby Dunn

December 16, 2010

Jerry You have been in my prayers for a long time.I cherished the time that i saw you coming to meet me at the gate when i was flying all over the country.That's the way i want to remember you.God Bless your Soul.Uncle Bob

December 15, 2010

he was a great racer and good guy. i hope we still see you at the track jenifer, our prayers are with you all.

brian knight and family

December 7, 2010

Dwight and I would like to express our sympathy. If we can help you in any way, please let us know. God heals all wounds with time and friends can offer support during your grief.
Sincerely,
Louise and Dwight Clark

December 6, 2010

Our condolences to Ruth and Jennifer. Jerry's smiling face will be sorely missed in the pits. He truly exemplifies what makes the drag racing community special.

Kevin & Sue Cradduck
Todd & Jaclyn Fisher

December 6, 2010

Jennifer, Ruth, and family are in our paryers. Jerry was a great person. Always giving! We will miss him greatly.

David and Bess Watson

Tommy and Melinda Parker

December 5, 2010

Thoughts and prayers go to all of the Pittman family in this trying time. Sorry for your lost. Jerry was well liked by all in the racing community, he will be missed.

Linda Sue Chapman

December 4, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

scot lamar

December 4, 2010

Just got the news--we are here for you if you need anything-We will miss your daddy very much,Jen-Scot,Heather,Ariana,and Isabella LaMar

Rick and Charlotte Gonzalez

December 4, 2010

Our thoughts, best wishes and prayers are with the family as we have very fond memories of Jerry as he shared his love of racing with us. Much love to you and yours from your extended family at the track as we will miss you. Rick and Charlotte Gonzalez, Dallas and Alfreda Jones.

SKEETER AND CLAUDIA WAYNE

December 4, 2010

OUR CONDOLENCES TO RUTH AND JENNIFER DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS.JERRY WILL BE MISSED GREATLY.WE ARE SO SORRY.

Sanquetta Dardy & Family

December 3, 2010

I will keep your family in my prayers at this diffcult time. My condolences to you and your family.

December 3, 2010

Very sad to hear this our condolences to the family. Jerry will be missed.

Steve, Joy & Shelby Cohen

Janice Swan

December 3, 2010

We will miss Jerry very much. Our thoughts and prayers to Ruth and Jennifer, may God comfort you during this time. Marlin & PJ Snyder, Mike & Janice Swan

Lynn Ellison

December 3, 2010

So sorry to hear this. Jerry and his family are such great people. To Ruth and Jennifer, we are praying for you.

The Ellison's
Lynn, Shannon, Madison and Mallory

Matt Goetz

December 3, 2010

My condolences to the family and friends...
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you have peace during this difficult time.
With love,

Peggy Smith Duke

December 2, 2010

There is going to be a great drag race in the great beyond. My prayers for Ruth and Jennifer.

December 2, 2010

Ruth, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and Jennifer in my thoughts and prayers. Pat Carden

Kevin & Kim Gass

December 1, 2010

Ruth and Jennifer, we're so very sorry for your loss. Jerry will certainly be missed. You'll be in our prayers.

December 1, 2010

First I would like to offer my condolences to Ruth and Jennifer and let them know there are no better neighbors than you'all during that time. I always looked up to to Jerry, as he was always grounded and knew what he loved. My son got a Go-cart one year for Christmas, we hid it in Jerry's shop and he built it before I could even help. Thats just how he was and where his heart was really at. Knowing he is not around will certainly be missed. The Hardens prayers and thoughts are with you.

Jim Graham

December 1, 2010

Jerry was a great electrician,coworker and friend to all during his 21 years of service with the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. He always had a smile and kind word for everyone and delighted us all in sharing his harrowing stories of flying down the drag strip. Having Jerry on our Maintenance Team made every day a easier and a lot brighter. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jerry and his family.

December 1, 2010

Thinking of you and your family.We just lost a friend that we have known most of our lives.Ruth we love you and thinking of you for the loss of Jerry. Jerry and Becky Sexton

Jeffrey Ferguson

December 1, 2010

I met Mr. Pittman when I started working at the Nashville Airport. From the start, he helped me adjust to the job and always offered help with anything I needed. He was always super nice and friendly towards me. I am very sorry for the family's loss. Mr. Pittman will be missed.

Deborah & Wayne Bogle

December 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 1, 2010

a good friend and a great competitor. he will truly be missed in the world of super gas racing. with jennifer beside him, he as always a threat to leave you sitting on the line. remember a race in ohio jerry and jennifer where having burritos at the track and offered me and sherman to have lunch with them. good times is what i will remember with jerry and jennifer. he will be truly missed.
Don Hill "Duck"

December 1, 2010

My prayers are with your family.
Much love,
Barbara Yanko

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