J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Pittman, David R.

Thursday, April 12, 2007

David Rudolf Pittman, 57, of Chesterfield County, died Thursday, April 12, 2007. Born in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late David James Pittman and Christine Unfug Webster. He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era specializing in communications. Following his military service, he spent the remainder of his life writing for various area newspapers, including, the Progress Index and Dinwiddie Monitor. He spent many years covering local high school and college sports. His journalism and photography, during that time, earned him several awards. Mr. Pittman is survived by his daughter, Dr. Kimberly Cole and husband, Shawn Hemsley of Arkansas; son, Walter Bryan Pittman and fiancée, Amanda Clay of Dinwiddie; grandchildren, Serena Gail Pittman and Ava Rose Hemsley; brother, Carl Pittman; nieces, Tracy and Melanie; and his close friend and caregiver, Margaret Turner. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 PM Monday, April 16, at the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The family will receive friends following the service until 8:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 1275 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3506 or the Diabetes Association Richmond Chapter, 2788 Hydraulic Road, Suite 4, Charlottesville, VA 27410. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Please accept my condolences. I was truly sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I worked with him at The Progress-Index for about two years when I was copy editor there. I was always impressed by Dave's dedication and attention to detail. He was among the last of the old-school newspapermen who viewed journalism as not a job choice but a lifestyle. I will miss his one-liners and his enthusiasm for youth sports. God bless you all in your time of grief.

Posted by: Rebecca Isom at April 17, 2007 01:05 PM

My condolences to the Pittman family. Dave was my sports editor for the two years I wrote for the Progress-Index. We also worked together for the Richmond Free Press. He will always be remembered for his wise cracks and his love for dancing. I will remember him most for giving me an opportunity when others wouldn't. May God bless you all during this difficult time.

Posted by: Traci Allen at April 17, 2007 08:29 AM

Dear Kimberly Cole & family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

A memorial is being made to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in honor of your father.

Your new colleagues with the Animal Sciences Department, The Ohio StateUniversity

Posted by: Cheryl Deisch at April 16, 2007 09:47 AM

I went to Lancaster H. S. and Bethel Church with David when we were both teenagers growing up in Lancaster County. David was always loud and full of himself. He loved to play football and he lived to tease Carl. I remember him as a friend of my youth. Big Nancy

Posted by: Nancy Fisher at April 14, 2007 07:15 PM

My condolences. While I know he suffered for the last few years, his life was far too short.

I will remember David fondly for his love of golf, dancing the shag and entertaining us all with a good joke or story.

Keith Thurston
Falls Church, VA

Posted by: Keith Thurston at April 14, 2007 03:58 PM

Dear Family: My deepest condolences on the passing of my cousin, David Rudolf Pittman. My prayers are with each of you. With the passing of Family and Friends the last few years, the following passage in the Bible brings some comfort. I hope if will give each of you comfort too.

'St John Chapter 11, Verses 25 & 26'

May God comfort all of us in our time of sorrow. Love and Peace to each of you. Rudolf William Reiser 1804 Rocky Neck Road, Lancaster, Va. 22503

Posted by: Rudolf W Reiser at April 14, 2007 12:46 PM

Dear Brian, Serina
My heart aches for you in your loss. If I can do anything for you please do not hesitate to call.
I will be remembering all of you in my prayers.
Patricia Hamilton

Posted by: Patricia T. Hamilton at April 13, 2007 09:25 PM