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Howard W. Pittman VIRGINIA BEACH - Howard Wayne Pittman, 90, died Dec. 3, 2008. Born in Atlanta, he was the son of the late Dorsey and Nellie Pittman. He retired from the electrical construction business and was an electrical consultant for various local businesses concerns. Mr. Pittman was a member of Francis Asbury United Methodist Church. He had also been a Mason for more than 50 years and a Shriner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ollie R. Pittman. Surviving are his three daughters, Maria MacDonald and Holly Damalas of Virginia Beach and Sandra Maddern and her husband Richard of Sturtevant, Wis.; two sons, Kenneth Pittman of Virginia Beach and Michael Pittman and his wife Jamie of Chesapeake; brother, William Pittman and his wife Dorothy of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and 13 grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Francis Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 4, 2008.

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Larry and Renee Wright

December 5, 2008

Holly, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. Please know Larry and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Thomas & Sony Williams

December 5, 2008

Holly to you and your family we would just like to offer our condolences during your time of loss. Please remember to pray about everything and worry about nothing! As we will keep your family and friends in our prayers.

c.k

December 5, 2008

Mike,
My prayers are with you and your family. Even though this is a difficult time, there is peace, and comfort in knowing your Dad is at home with the Lord!

Marion Anglin

December 4, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, Holly. Your family will be in my prayers. Even though you all will miss him, there is comfort knowing that he is at peace with the Lord.

God Bless You and Your Family

Jayson Day

December 4, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless

Pat Elam

December 4, 2008

Holly, my prayers are with you and your family. I lost my Dad many years ago, I think of him often, dream of good times with him you will never forget him. Love Pat Elam

Ed Cochrane

December 4, 2008

Please accept my heartfelt condolences at the passing of your father. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
Holly, let me know if there is anything I can do.

Bonnie O'Donnell

December 4, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deepest Sympathy,
Bonnie O'Donnell

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