The late A.J. Pittman, affectionately known as “Jay,” was born in Dawson, Georgia, to the late A.Z. Pittman and the late Johnnie Brown Pittman, on February 12, 1929. He was the eldest of five. His sisters, Lois Pittman Bennett and Aldean Pittman Hayes, and brother, Don Pittman, preceded him in death. His earthly life came to a close at Dawson Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center’s Affinis Hospice, on May 11, 2020, at 11:08 a.m.
He received his education in the Terrell County, Georgia school system. He was an avid reader; therefore, his knowledge was vast. His favorite scripture can be found in II Timothy 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
At an early age, he joined the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church; later, he joined the Mount Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Terrell County, where he served in various capacities.
Jay was blessed with many skills. In particular, he was a master brickmason. His expertise made him a household name in Dawson, Georgia, as well as in the surrounding counties.
Because of his personality, Jay acquired many friends. To some, he was “Daddy Jay,” to others, “Uncle Jay,” and to many, “Thirty-Two.”
He was united in holy matrimony to Eula Mae Bryant Pittman. To this union, six children were born. Two preceded him in death, Janet Louise Jones and Linda Joyce Jones.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Eula Mae Bryant Pittman of Dawson, Georgia; children, A.Z. “Zeke” (Iri Dean) Pittman of Dawson, Georgia, Patricia Pittman Walton of Marietta, Georgia, Johnnie Bell Pittman (Howard) Patterson of Dawson, Georgia, and A.J. Pittman of Atlanta, Georgia; sister, Rubye Pittman Arline of Dawson, Georgia; brothers, John Edward Thomas of Atlanta, Georgia, and Don Pittman of Americus, Georgia; sixteen grandchildren, Carolyn Perry, Christopher Morris, Angelia Waller, Derrick Jones, Natalynn Jones, Bernard Jones, Edwin Jones, Sandra Bowens, Felton Pittman, Rodney Pittman, Howard Patterson, Jr., Michael Patterson, Carissa Patterson, Jarrett Patterson, LaShonda Pittman, and Tessa Pittman; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; Quan Arline and Shyquandria Arline, who were his special live-in caregivers; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
All of the family loved him dearly and will forever miss him.
He received his education in the Terrell County, Georgia school system. He was an avid reader; therefore, his knowledge was vast. His favorite scripture can be found in II Timothy 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
At an early age, he joined the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church; later, he joined the Mount Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Terrell County, where he served in various capacities.
Jay was blessed with many skills. In particular, he was a master brickmason. His expertise made him a household name in Dawson, Georgia, as well as in the surrounding counties.
Because of his personality, Jay acquired many friends. To some, he was “Daddy Jay,” to others, “Uncle Jay,” and to many, “Thirty-Two.”
He was united in holy matrimony to Eula Mae Bryant Pittman. To this union, six children were born. Two preceded him in death, Janet Louise Jones and Linda Joyce Jones.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Eula Mae Bryant Pittman of Dawson, Georgia; children, A.Z. “Zeke” (Iri Dean) Pittman of Dawson, Georgia, Patricia Pittman Walton of Marietta, Georgia, Johnnie Bell Pittman (Howard) Patterson of Dawson, Georgia, and A.J. Pittman of Atlanta, Georgia; sister, Rubye Pittman Arline of Dawson, Georgia; brothers, John Edward Thomas of Atlanta, Georgia, and Don Pittman of Americus, Georgia; sixteen grandchildren, Carolyn Perry, Christopher Morris, Angelia Waller, Derrick Jones, Natalynn Jones, Bernard Jones, Edwin Jones, Sandra Bowens, Felton Pittman, Rodney Pittman, Howard Patterson, Jr., Michael Patterson, Carissa Patterson, Jarrett Patterson, LaShonda Pittman, and Tessa Pittman; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; Quan Arline and Shyquandria Arline, who were his special live-in caregivers; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
All of the family loved him dearly and will forever miss him.
The late A.J. Pittman, affectionately known as “Jay,” was born in Dawson, Georgia, to the late A.Z. Pittman and the late Johnnie Brown Pittman, on February 12, 1929. He was the eldest of five. His sisters, Lois Pittman Bennett and Aldean Pittman Hayes, and brother, Don Pittman, preceded him in death. His earthly life came to a close at Dawson Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center’s Affinis Hospice, on May 11, 2020, at 11:08 a.m.
He received his education in the Terrell County, Georgia school system. He was an avid reader; therefore, his knowledge was vast. His favorite scripture can be found in II Timothy 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
At an early age, he joined the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church; later, he joined the Mount Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Terrell County, where he served in various capacities.
Jay was blessed with many skills. In particular, he was a master brickmason. His expertise made him a household name in Dawson, Georgia, as well as in the surrounding counties.
Because of his personality, Jay acquired many friends. To some, he was “Daddy Jay,” to others, “Uncle Jay,” and to many, “Thirty-Two.”
He was united in holy matrimony to Eula Mae Bryant Pittman. To this union, six children were born. Two preceded him in death, Janet Louise Jones and Linda Joyce Jones.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Eula Mae Bryant Pittman of Dawson, Georgia; children, A.Z. “Zeke” (Iri Dean) Pittman of Dawson, Georgia, Patricia Pittman Walton of Marietta, Georgia, Johnnie Bell Pittman (Howard) Patterson of Dawson, Georgia, and A.J. Pittman of Atlanta, Georgia; sister, Rubye Pittman Arline of Dawson, Georgia; brothers, John Edward Thomas of Atlanta, Georgia, and Don Pittman of Americus, Georgia; sixteen grandchildren, Carolyn Perry, Christopher Morris, Angelia Waller, Derrick Jones, Natalynn Jones, Bernard Jones, Edwin Jones, Sandra Bowens, Felton Pittman, Rodney Pittman, Howard Patterson, Jr., Michael Patterson, Carissa Patterson, Jarrett Patterson, LaShonda Pittman, and Tessa Pittman; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; Quan Arline and Shyquandria Arline, who were his special live-in caregivers; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
All of the family loved him dearly and will forever miss him.
He received his education in the Terrell County, Georgia school system. He was an avid reader; therefore, his knowledge was vast. His favorite scripture can be found in II Timothy 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
At an early age, he joined the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church; later, he joined the Mount Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Terrell County, where he served in various capacities.
Jay was blessed with many skills. In particular, he was a master brickmason. His expertise made him a household name in Dawson, Georgia, as well as in the surrounding counties.
Because of his personality, Jay acquired many friends. To some, he was “Daddy Jay,” to others, “Uncle Jay,” and to many, “Thirty-Two.”
He was united in holy matrimony to Eula Mae Bryant Pittman. To this union, six children were born. Two preceded him in death, Janet Louise Jones and Linda Joyce Jones.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Eula Mae Bryant Pittman of Dawson, Georgia; children, A.Z. “Zeke” (Iri Dean) Pittman of Dawson, Georgia, Patricia Pittman Walton of Marietta, Georgia, Johnnie Bell Pittman (Howard) Patterson of Dawson, Georgia, and A.J. Pittman of Atlanta, Georgia; sister, Rubye Pittman Arline of Dawson, Georgia; brothers, John Edward Thomas of Atlanta, Georgia, and Don Pittman of Americus, Georgia; sixteen grandchildren, Carolyn Perry, Christopher Morris, Angelia Waller, Derrick Jones, Natalynn Jones, Bernard Jones, Edwin Jones, Sandra Bowens, Felton Pittman, Rodney Pittman, Howard Patterson, Jr., Michael Patterson, Carissa Patterson, Jarrett Patterson, LaShonda Pittman, and Tessa Pittman; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; Quan Arline and Shyquandria Arline, who were his special live-in caregivers; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
All of the family loved him dearly and will forever miss him.
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