Born January 11, 1940, in Halifax County, he was the son of William Ray Pittman and Violet Sue Draper Pittman.  

His parents, and two brothers, Curtis and Monte, preceded him in death.

Willard was a skilled welder, a profession he enjoyed all his life.  He was a member of Iron Workers Local #30, then later joined the Boilermakers – Iron Ship Building, Local Lodge #45.  He loved his wife, children and grandchildren; enjoyed traveling and movies.

Willard loved and lived life to the fullest.

Survivors include his wife, Lydia Jenkins Pittman; daughter, Wanda Jones and husband Spencer of Morehead City; son, Jason Ray Pittman and wife Laine Moore Pittman of Roanoke Rapids; sister, Sandra Warren of Darlington; grandchildren, Brandy Davis and husband Marcus, Dustin Jones, Hunter Elizabeth Jones, Christian Pittman, Abbie Pittman, Jackson Sharpe and Lucas Sharpe; great-grandchildren, Hayley Shaw and Bryson Davis; and sisters-in-law, Eula Shearin, Daisy Newsom and Betsy Rains; nieces and nephews.

The service to celebrate Willard’s life will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Minister Jeff Haislip presiding.

Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home from 10 – 10:45 am Wednesday, prior to the service.  

Memorial contributions may be made to Riverside Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 521 Lees Point Drive, Littleton, NC 27850.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com