Vernon was born, January 23, 1932, in Halifax County to the late Sterling Wilson and Mattie May Morgan Pittard.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, uncle and friend, who loved the outdoors, especially, working in his yard and garden. 

In addition to his parents, Vernon was preceded in death by his sisters, Mildred, Dorothy, Annie, Catherine and brother, George Pittard.

Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Janice Hawkins Pittard, of the home; sons, Mike Pittard and wife Jean, of Roanoke Rapids and Randy Pittard and wife, Debbie, of Zebulon, NC; brother, Dock Pittard; sister, Julia Hawkins, both of Roanoke Rapids and grandchildren, Gregory and Eric Pittard. 

The family would like to give a special thanks to his caregivers, Beverly Norman, Tony, Ted, Patricia, Mary and Lynn. Also, a special thanks to his physical therapist, Teresa Myrick, who went beyond expectations to care for Vernon. 

The family will receive friends at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service Monday, November 13, 2017 from 6-8 pm. 

Rev. Sid Collins will conduct funeral services at Hawkins Chapel UMC Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 2:00 pm with interment to follow in the church cemetery. 

Online condolences may be sent to  www.hockadayfs.com