Ernest Franklin “Frank” Pittman, 84, passed away on May 10, 2013. He was born February 3, 1929 in Wilson County, to the late Henry Luther and Mary Ruth Beland Pittman. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ellen Britt Pittman in 1995 and brother, Edward Pittman.

He is survived by his children, Rhonda Cobb and husband, Ronald of Rocky Mount; Janice Ross and husband, Mac of Nashville; Pat Baxley and husband, James of Florence, SC; 5 grandchildren; wife, Elsie Hull Pittman; step children Kenneth Burgess, Joy Burgess, and Robin Fields and husband Roger; brothers, Alvis Pittman of Elm City, Grady Pittman of Rocky Mount; sisters, Lois Johnson of Wilson and Elaine Webb of Wilson; and numerous nieces, nephews.

Funeral services were held at Lakeside Baptist Church on Monday, May 13, 2013. Burial followed at Pineview Cemetery.

Flowers are welcome or Memorial contributions may be sent to Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804  or West Mount Ruritan Club, c/o Russell Cockrell, 3409 Cornell Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.

Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.