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William Pittman Obituary

William Bryan Pittman, 72, went to be with the Lord, October 2, 2007 at Rex Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was a faithful husband, beloved father and grandfather, a trusted friend and southern gentleman.
Bill was born in Sanford on October 23, 1934 to the Honorable Judge J. Carlton Pittman and Hazel Faircloth Pittman. His early education was in Lee County and he was a 1952 graduate of Woodberry Forest School, Orange, Virginia. He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1956 and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He married the former Susan Andes of Miami, FL on June 30, 1956 and spent the next 51 years loving her and building a strong family with her. His devotion to and love for his family and his God were the foundation of his life.
Bill served in the Navy from 1956-58, then earned a law degree from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1961. He practiced law with his father at the firm Pittman, Staton and Betts in Sanford for 11 years. In 1972 he moved to Raleigh and became President and General Counsel of First Title Insurance Company. He remained active in all phases of the title insurance business up until the time of his death, at which time he was Vice President and Counsel of The Title Company of North Carolina. He was also a co-owner of Jeffrey's Appliance Center with his son, Andy.
Among the things Bill loved dearly were his family, his church, the game of golf, a good hearty laugh, and the Carolina Tar Heels. He took immense pleasure from activities that involved any or all of these. He was a loving and generous father to his four children and their spouses, and a devoted grandfather to his grandchildren. His humble, gentle manner and ever sharp wit drew people to him, and he made them his lifelong friends. His presence will always be felt in the lives of those he loved. They will always be blessed for having had his influence in their lives.
Besides his wife, Susan, he is survived by his daughter, Briane P. Kearns, her husband, John, and children, Debra and Reece of Greensboro; three sons, Carlton Andes Pittman and wife, Brenda Barnes Pittman; daughters, Sarah and Rebecca, Andy Pittman and wife, Suzette Ferrell Pittman; daughter, Andi and son, Jackson, William Faircloth Pittman and wife, Nadine Scarantino Pittman, and son, William Charles. He is also survived by his brother, John Thomas Pittman and his wife, Elisabeth Norfleet Pittman of Sanford, and their children, Lisa, Paul and John Jr. and their families.
The family would like to express gratitude to the Drs. Wells Edmundson, Chuck Scarantino, Pete Hoffman and Lola Olajide for the concern and professional care they provided Bill during the past seven months of his battle with angiosarcoma. Sincere appreciation also goes to the Rex Hospital fifth floor East staff who worked tirelessly to provide comfort, support, and compassion to Bill and all his family.
The family will receive friends at White Memorial Presbyterian Church from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday. The Witness to the Resurrection Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the church, with visitation to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to one of the following: White Memorial Presbyterian Church, Pastors' Fund for Special Assistance, 1704 Oberlin Road, Raleigh 27608 or to the Rex Hospital Foundation, 4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, N.C. 27607, earmarked: Five East Furniture Fund.
Arrangements by Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Rd. Raleigh.

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Published by The News & Observer from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2007.

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Connie Caudle

September 28, 2020

Mr Pittman was a man who love the Lord, first and people second. He did love life. He was a great boss And friend. He is truly missed. He love the title business and I enjoyed working for him as a Manger. We will see you again in Heaven.

Judy Spivey

October 12, 2007

Susan and family, So glad that the internet allowed us to get in touch and to send our message. The obituary was a great tribute to Bill (and to his family). So glad to have known him for so many years. He leaves a wonderful legacy and witness. Graydon and Judy Spivey

Kim and Matt Walker

October 8, 2007

Mrs. Pittman, Matt and I were very sorry to hear of Bill. He has been in our prayers. You and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers. We have wonderful memories of Bill and your family. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Ann Russell

October 7, 2007

Dear Mrs. Pittman,
I am so saddened by the news of Bill's passing. We have all lost a wonderful friend who will be missed deeply.
My thoughts and love are with you.

Jill Kelly

October 7, 2007

Dear Mrs. Pittman and Briane, Remembering you and your family in my prayers. Jill (Spivey) Kelly

Gary Lawrence

October 5, 2007

Bill was respected by all who knew him. I know he is at peace.

Gary Carrier

October 5, 2007

Andy & family, my thought and prayers are with you, Bill was in a word "Gentleman". I count it a blessing to have known him for a short time. His goodness & kindness lives on in his family.
GOD Bless....Gary & Sandy Carrier

Robin Hammond

October 4, 2007

Mr. Pittman was a great lawyer and great mentor. I appreciate the time he took to answer my questions and the help he gave me to bring along my law practice in its early days. I will miss him and feel certain I speak for the entire Wake County Bar on that point.

Michelle Glover

October 4, 2007

Dear Pittman Family,
It is such a blessing to have known Mr. Pittman. He was such an exceptional person who will truly be missed by all. I pray that God will bring your family his strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Charles Coppage

October 4, 2007

I worked with and bought a lot of title insurance from Bill over the years. He was always congenial and helpful to his fellow attorneys,especially when we had a problem. He will be missed by all of us who worked with him.

Heather Ballance-Brown

October 4, 2007

Mrs. Pittman, Thank you for sharing such a wonderful man with us. Mr. Pittman was a great teacher, friend, mentor and father figure to me. He was definately one of those special people that helped make me who I am today. He will be dearly missed, but we will meet again one day.

Richard & Dianne Shope

October 4, 2007

Deepest sympathy in your loss. Bill was/is a great man and a fellow Sanfordian.

Connie Caudle

October 4, 2007

Mrs Pittman and Family, I have learned a great deal from working and knowing Mr Pittman. He is truly a "Southern Gentlemen," and loved by everyone who met him. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. I know he is rejoicing with the Heavenly Father and the Angels. You are in our prayaers.

Connie & Larry Caudle

UNC Rams Club

October 4, 2007

We will miss Bill as a terrific person and fan of the Carolina Tarheels. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pittman family.

Heather Ballance-Brown

October 4, 2007

Mrs. Pittman, My heartfelt appreciation goes out to you and your family for sharing Mr. Pittman with all of us throughout the years. He was a great mentor and friend and I will always cherish the lessons he taught me and the friendship and fatherly advice that he gave me while I worked under him at Fidelity. Not only did he teach, he helped you enjoy what you did, because he enjoyed what he did and he cared. Mr. Pittman will be greatly and deeply missed. Our prayers are with you.

Geneva Perry

October 4, 2007

To Susan and Bill's Family: It is with deep sorrow that I say goodbye to Bill. I have know Bill for many years in the title insurance business, and have had the wonderful opportunity to work with him at TCNC - always so helpful, thoughtful, and a true gentleman. We will miss him, and we are much richer for having known and worked with him.
With deep smpathy,

Pat & Sam Edwards

October 4, 2007

Sam and I have been truly blessed by having Bill in our lives and know that the Lord has set aside a ‘very special’ place near him for his loved one. We pray that God ease your sorrows and surround you with his love.

Sarah Friede Wagner

October 4, 2007

Bill was a generous, kind man who will be missed by everyone in the NC title industry. My deepest condolences on your loss.

Glen Brock

October 4, 2007

Dear Pittman Family,
It is a comfort to know that Mr. Bill is enjoying the beauty of Holiness with his Heavenly Father today. Remember John 14:1-3.

In Christian Love,
Glen Brock

Kim & David Hall

October 4, 2007

You are a man to be honored. You have touch so many lives. We are forever grateful for the opportunity to have known you. This is not good-bye, but we will both see you again. God Bless

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