He is the son of Adlai and Irene Pittman Jr. Mike was predeceased by his wife Kim “Feaster” Pittman, grandparents Adlai Sr., and Madeline Pittman, and Arthur Clinton Rice. He is survived by his parents, his grandmother, Vera Rice; brothers, Richard, Kevin, Todd (Angie); sister, Darlene Wasdin (John); sister-in-law, Jill Pittman; nephews, Spencer (Brittany), Chandler and Preston; nieces, Chelsea, Victoria, Avery, Cassidy and Braley; step daughter, Kelly Compton Zurvalec and her daughter Kylie. He also left behind numerous great friends, young and old.
He attended University Christian School, Wolfson High School and received his degree from FCCJ. He started his construction career with A.A Pittman and Sons Concrete Co. Inc. Later, he left to become his own boss and started Pittman Construction Co. He was very proud and conscience of his work and he always reached out to help others. Anyone that truly knew Mike knew he had a heart of gold, very independent and loved to live life to the fullest.
Mike loved his family, camping, fishing, talking for hours, telling stories and adored the family dog, Kacie.
We would like to thank his long time Dr. of 20+ years, Dr. Pablo Pella, who God put in Mike’s life so he would enjoy more years than anyone thought was possible, thank you Dr. Pella; and to all the many, many doctors and nurses through the years. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the American Heart, Lung or Cancer Society.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2018 in Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, March 19, 2018 in Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, followed by interment in Jones Cemetery, 45111 Jones Cemetery Rd, Callahan, FL 32011.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME OF MANDARIN, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.
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