Jerry Wayne

Pittman

Jerry W. Pittman, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, was born on January 31, 1962, in Houston, Mississippi, to Georgia C. Pittman. After a life filled with love, creativity, and service, Jerry departed his earthly walk peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the age of 63, at North Mississippi Medical Center Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

A Life of Service, Skill, and Spirit

In his early life, Jerry accepted Christ in Racine, Wisconsin, where he attended the Kingdom Hall. Later in life, he continued his faith journey, attending Church at Clarks Chapel M.B.C. in Houlka and later Bridges Chapel M.B.C. in Pittsboro, Mississippi. Jerry was a proud graduate of the Bruce High School Class of 1981 in Bruce, Mississippi.

A talented mechanic, Jerry's passion for cars started young; he spent his after-school and summer breaks working on car engines at his uncle's business, Pittman's Body Shop. After graduation, he answered the call to serve his country, joining the United States Army in 1984.

Following his Army tour, Jerry embraced a vibrant life, relocating from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to San Diego, California, a place he felt was truly home. While he briefly moved back to Racine, Wisconsin, he eventually returned to San Diego, where he enjoyed life and cherished his independence.

Jerry was a loving and caring person to all, known for his willingness to be there for family and friends whenever he was needed. He truly enjoyed life, and his creative passion was evident in his love for drawing and designing something new.

Though his mental health eventually required him to be permanently hospitalized in his later years, Jerry's spirit and love for his family and friends never diminished.

Jerry W. Pittman leaves behind a legacy of kindness, a love for his family, and the memory of a free spirit. He will be deeply missed by his sister, brothers, family, and all who knew and loved him.

Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, Georgia C. Pittman-Buchanan; his grandmother, Elnora Stovall-Hightower; his grandfather, Willie B. Pittman Sr.; his aunts, Gail Spencer, Evelyn Armstrong, and Sandra Nell Pittman;  uncles Jimmy Pittman, Kenneth Hightower, Tommy Allen Pittman, and his cousins, Debra Pittman-Vance, Kenny Ray Petty, Kenny Ray Pittman, Patrick D. Pittman, and Cynthia Pamela Pittman.

Jerry leaves to cherish his memory: one sister Karen Buchanan-McShan(Charles) of Houlka, two step sisters Teresa Huges (Leonis) of Nettleton, MS, Jessica Buchanan of Algoma, MS, 2 brothers Keith Pittman of Tupelo, Ms. David Coleman(Jennifer) of Athen, GA and2 Stepbrothers Tommy Berry (Raffieal) of Tupelo, MS and James Berry(Sam) of Okolona, MS, best friend Tony Garcia of Tracy, California; two uncles Willie B. Pittman Jr.(Tina) and ED Pittman(Nida) of Calhoun City, MS; three aunts Josephine Ratliff of Grenada, MS and Sandra Felton of Jackson, MS and Shelia Hightower-Noland(Marvin) of Birmingham Alabama; Brother and Sister-Cousins James A. Pittman, Cynthia Pittman-Murphy a host of nieces, nephews cousins and friends.