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2018

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Rodney Pittman Obituary

Rodney Pittman, 59, died Saturday, August 11, 2018. Rodney was a native of North Carolina and had been a resident of the Peninsula since 1975. He worked for Papa John's Pizza for 18 years. Rodney loved fishing, NASCAR, the Miami Dolphins, WWE, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Edwards Pittman; and his brother Thomas Pittman. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Bonnie; their children, Tina, Brian and Ian; his brother Rick Pittman; sisters, Linda Cash and Pat Pittman; and two nephews. Viewing will be Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 1-2 PM, with a service immediately following at 2 PM at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Ave, Hampton, VA 23669.

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Published by Daily Press on Aug. 16, 2018.

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Jacob jessie

December 17, 2019

Honestly very sad for you Austin

Austin dampier

August 30, 2019

let him be in a better place we will miss you.

austin dampier

August 19, 2019

he was the best step grandpa i hope he is in a better place.

Michelle Loud

August 19, 2018

Rodney you will be missed. You have been there through the toughest times of my life. I love you man. Michelle

james Riggs

August 18, 2018

So sorry for your loss, He is in a better place with no pain,i will always have my memories with him and the Family.

Joanne and Debbie Strawderman

August 17, 2018

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Laura Supplee

August 17, 2018

I'm praying for y'all as you mourn the loss of Rodney. I pray that the Lord will bless you with His strength, grace and peace. Love & prayers!

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Tracie Kirkpatrick

August 17, 2018

I am sorry to read of Rodney's passing. I have good memories from when I was much younger and he lived across the street from us. May your cherished memories bring comfort during this difficult time.

Ronald Creech

August 16, 2018

My deepest condolences to the entire Pittman Family. I know my cousin suffered here on earth his last few years. It saddens me to lose him; at the same time I now have peace that he is no longer in pain. Rest in peace dear cuz!

Fonda Lane

August 16, 2018

May God put his loving arms around you in this difficult time. Keep him in your heart and he will always close.

Brenda & Bill Klaugh

August 16, 2018

So sorry to hear about Rodney's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this most difficult time.

Dreena & Ashley Quillen

August 16, 2018

Bonnie, Tina, Brian, and Ian - Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathie Smith

August 16, 2018

I am ao sorry about Rodney. Too young. He was always nice to me as well as the rest of your family.
RIP Rodney.

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