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1960
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2014
Bruce Pittman Obituary
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David Hicks
February 3, 2023
Alan, you were a good kid at MacArthur, a great young man, an awesome wrestler, and smart, and all the girls were crazy about you. Gone too soon. You were truly respected and loved by all that knew you.
Scot Robinson
October 7, 2021
I'm extremely sadden at Alan passing. Alan kicked my butt in wrestling practice. Yet, Alan was a sweet, intelligent man. I remain in awe of Alan. God Bless everyone who loved Alan.
JULIE RUSSELL
February 3, 2020
He was my brother and I loved him. My daughter thought he could fix anything. After he left us, she came out of her room with a broken toy crying saying if 'Gallon' were here he would fix it. He can fix anything. He is loved and missed but happy in heaven
Punkin Pie
April 20, 2015
O My Lord...I had NO Idea....I Loved him SO Much......My Heart is broken....RIP My Love, Our memories will endure.....I still have the ring n so many photos...My heart goes out 2 his family n friends he loved SO Much.....Rest in Peace my Angel.... <3
David Gorham
March 28, 2014
Alan, you left us too early. RIP Alan. You were a great young man and I know you were a great man as well.
March 24, 2014
I remember Alan when I wrestled for MacArthur in 1976-77. Jack Lawrence and Vic Lawrence were among Alan's friends. Alan was a phenominal athlete and had great character, a true leader in every meaning of the word. I know he grew up to be a wonderful man, too bad he is gone, departed to soon, Alan Rest in Peace, I know you are in Heaven.
scott gifford
February 12, 2014
Alan was my friend through wrestling. From my earliest memory it seems to me that Alan and I began wrestling at the Irving YMCA very nearly the same time, if not the same night! Alan was always near the same weight class as I was; therefore we learned the art of wrestling by competing against each other. We grew up on the "Nelson Garage Team" under the challenging hand of Jack Nelson and probably would have rather been anywhere else at the time! But both he and I would carry on to become champions in high school and rivals. He and I met several times in the finals in pre-state high school tournament matches and eventually met in the finals at state. I am not at all ashamed to admit the he bested me in the finals of that state championship match. We had won over each other time after time that year culminating in his victory in the state championship. (I did win the conference championship!... but he won state)Let the record so reflect! I could not have lost to an individual of higher caliber! As time went by we lost contact. But i am gratified to know in my heart that my good friend and rival Alan Pittman was a Born Again and saved follower of Jesus Christ! Therefore I am not so much saddened by his passing as i am joyous and eager to see him again once i get my call home! Alan; if there is wrestling in Heaven then we can compete for eternity! God's Blessing to you for your example. May your family receive God's blessing.
Oscar Ward
February 12, 2014
Bruce so sorry to hear about Alan's passing. Fond memories of the Irving Texans and when the collection of Irving wrestlers dominated the State. Ward Family
Greg Gifford
February 12, 2014
Our prayers and blessing to Alan's family and children. His children may know that Alan was a great competitor; admired and respected by all.
God Bless.
-The Gifford Family
Charlotte Cross
February 10, 2014
RIP Alan
February 9, 2014
Hi to all!
I am Alan's sister.
We loved him and we missed him.
The fondest memory I have of Alan (in recent times) is the following:
My son woke up with a cold and didn't want to go to school. He hollered out 'I'm sick! I can't go!.' My 2 year old hollered back, 'Call unGallon, he can fix anything'.
side note: unGallon is two year old for Uncle Alan.
Final note: If a man is known by his friends, Alan was an extremely great man. Thank you so much to all for sharing. I can't express how much peace it gives us.
Sue Lawrence Barrett
February 9, 2014
Prayers go out to Alan's Family. I am very sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family.
John Davison
February 9, 2014
U made it there my friend into the streets of gold
Terri Voirin (Holiday)
February 9, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Alan's family and friends...
John Chism
February 9, 2014
My condolences to Alan's children and father. I was on the Wrestling team at Mac Arthur and graduated with with with him. In recent years as many in our class have reconnected I often wondered where he was. He is and will be missed by many but memories will live on. John Chism
Donna Williams
February 9, 2014
Condolences to the Pittman Family...
From a fellow MacArthur High School Graduate.
Donna Greenfield Williams
Alan Pittman's 1st high school state championship title in 1977.
Jack Lawrence
February 9, 2014
February 9, 2014
Julie if you read this please call me. I just saw the obituary in the star telegram..817 9663339 Jack Lawrence
Tina Marzuola
February 9, 2014
Tim and I were shocked and so, so saddened to hear the news of Alan's passing. He was one of those wrestlers that we have never forgotten and after 37 years of involvement in the sport, we still think of Alan as one of the best and most memorable. Our prayers go out to Alan's family and friends. We will miss him, too.
February 9, 2014
Julie, Lexi, and Papa Pittman I am so sorry for your loss. I was so sad when we learned about Mimi Pittman as well. I am praying for you and May God bless you and your family. Mrs. Suzy Orange Room at Discovery SChool.
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