Kenchion Earl Pittman, 96, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012. Earl was born in Nash County on October 13, 1915 to the late John Robert and Hattie Barnes Pittman. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Garvey Pittman, and his son, Melvyn Earl Pittman.

Earl is survived by his son, Kenneth “Jerry” and wife Rebecca; daughter, Lynn Pittman Bell and husband, Jerry; daughter-in-law, Sandra Pittman Biggs; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2012 at  Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. Burial followed at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home,  Rocky Mount.