Charles Herbert Pittman

1928 - 2016

Charles Herbert Pittman Chuck Pittman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly in the arms of his wife Barbara on Friday, May 27, 2016 at the age of 87. The youngest of five children of Herbert Charles and Anna Marie Pittman, Chuck was born on November 10, 1928 in Grossmont, Calif. He lived his early years there until moving to Ukiah when he was a junior in high school, graduating from Ukiah High with the Class of 1946. He married Barbara Ann Blair on May 26, 1951 and they were blessed to hold hands through 65 wonderful years of marriage. Chuck was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and for 37 years was the owner of Ukiah Foods. Chuck was the rock of his family and will be sorely missed. He is survived by his wife Barbara, his four children, Valerie (Joe) Cucco of Napa, Calif., Cheryl Pittman of Woodland, Calif., Darla (Ed) Rodgers of Chico, Calif., and Chuck (Traci) Pittman of Ukiah, Calif.; eleven grandchildren, Joanna Cucco, Laura (Ben) Green, Caren Cucco, Lukas Rodgers, Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Rodgers, Ashlin Pittman, Chad Pittman, Annie Jenkins, William Jenkins (fianc‚e Mary Muhl), and Emily Jenkins; and four great-grandchildren, Antonia and Juliet Cuevas, and Thatcher and Meara Green. He is also survived by his brother Shelby R. Pittman and sister Myrtle P. Howe, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters Janette M. Gray and Alice M. Golaway. A private graveyard service will be held. Donations can be made in Chuck's memory to the First Presbyterian Church of Ukiah, The American Heart Association, The American Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of the Eversole Mortuary