Rev. Dr. Don A. Pittman

1948 - 2021

Rev. Dr. Don A. Pittman
July 11, 1948 - June 26, 2021
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma - Rev. Dr. Don A. Pittman of Tulsa, Oklahoma died on June 26, surrounded by family just before his 73rd birthday.
Interment: 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Greenwood Memorial Park.
Visitation: 6 - 8 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2021 at Greenwood Chapel.
Dr. Pittman was born in Fort Worth and served as an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for more than forty years. He established himself as a revered professor at academic institutions across four states and two continents, including as Associate Dean of Brite Divinity School, before retiring as Dean of Phillips Theological Seminary. He served as an overseas mission partner in Taiwan for nearly seven years and published two books.
As an alumnus of TCU, he was a lifelong fan of the Horned Frogs. He remained an avid golfer, even after being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Don never lost his gentle spirit, quiet wisdom, and quick wit that were so cherished by all those who knew him.
Don A. Pittman is survived by his wife, Rev. Dr. Nancy Claire Pittman of Broken Arrow, Okla.; his daughters, Debra Carroll, Katheryn Mills and Merillat Flowers; his mother, Evelyn Pittman Hunter; his sisters, DeLyn Brancato, Marcia Hughes and Earlene Rainey; seven grandchildren; and 13 nieces and nephews
He is preceded in death by his father, Blackie Pittman.
Memorial gifts may be sent to Phillips Theological Seminary or the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma.