William "Bill" Pittman

Known by many and a friend to all, Bill Pittman passed away November 10, 2022 at Sacred Ground Hospice House at the age of 80. Bill had a distinguished career of almost four decades with the Knoxville Fire Department, serving as the City’s Fire Marshal before his retirement. He was also the co-founder of Pittman Properties, and took pride in providing quality homes in North Knoxville. Bill's greatest legacy is his boundless generosity, for he never hesitated to help anyone if he had the ability to do so. His charismatic personality endeared him to many, whether you knew him as “Bill”, “Dad”, “Poppy”, “Papa Bill”, “Captain”, “Fire Marshal Bill” or “Bondo”. As a testament to that, Bill's final days in hospice care were spent in the company of family and life-long friends he cherished.

Preceded in death by wife, Phyllis Pittman and parents, Delmar and Lucille Pittman. Survived by loving wife, Janice Pittman; son and pride of his life, Bill Pittman (Tina Rolen); stepdaughter, Jeana Coatney (Misty Stout); stepson, Jon Coatney (April); grandchildren, Jill Maier (John), Evan Pittman; step-grandchildren, Kolby Atkins (Kaylen), Kiley Atkins, Jorja Atkins, Michael Coatney, Emily Coatney; great-grandchildren, Libby Maier and Tripp Maier; many beloved cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends Thursday, November 17th from 5-7 p.m at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Sacred Ground Hospice House at www.sacredgroundhospicehouse.com or Young-Williams Animal Center at www.young-williams.org.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berrylynnhurst.com for the Pittman family.