Jack Richard Pittman Jr.

Jack Richard Pittman Jr. obituary, Newland, NC

Jack Richard Pittman Jr.

Jack Pittman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland on Jan. 1, 2026.
Jack Richard Pittman, 62, passed away on December 30, 2025 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC. Jack was born on February 17, 1963 in Banner Elk, NC to the late Jack Richard Sr. and Martha Whittington Pittman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew, Mike Singleton.
Jack was a wonderful dad and brother. He was loved by many. Jack was a huge basketball fan. He truly enjoyed watching Caitlin Clark play. He loved to watch NASCAR. Jack always loved sitting on his front porch and listening to country music. His favorite singer was Kelsea Ballerini.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Jared Pittman of Chapel Hill, NC; sister, Donna Singleton (Junior) of Newland; brother, Jim Pittman (Mary) of Newland; special niece, Lorie Singleton of Newland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to send a special thank you to Bobby Burleson and the Frank Fire Department for all their help.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be made to the Frank Fire Department, Samaritan's Purse, or Avery County Long Term Recovery.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences can be made at www.rsfh.net. Funeral arrangements were trusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, 296 Ash Street Newland, NC 28657, (828) 733-2121. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jack, please visit our floral store.

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296 Ash Street, Newland, NC 28657

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