(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)Charles H. Pittman Jr. “Bud” died at home on Thursday, November 19, 2020, after a three-year battle with cancer. Charlie was born October 14, 1948, in Reno, Nevada, the son of Charles H. Pittman Sr., and Lorraine Hurley Pittman.
The family moved to Webb City when he was ten. He was a member of the Webb City High School class of 1966.
He was married to Marti Robins Pittman for 51 years. They had two sons, Charles H. Pittman III (Chuck), and Chris Pittman.
Charlie spent most of his professional career in the trucking industry. After being hired as a sales trainee in 1977 at Tri-State Motor Transit in Joplin, he earned his way into the executive ranks, retiring in 2018 as Vice President of Sales.
Although his responsibilities included managing a national sales team and later the entire operations of the company, Charlie always considered himself first and foremost a “sales guy.” He was known by all as a gentle giant who showed great compassion and care for countless co-workers and customers across the country. His loyalty and kindness to others was unwavering. He was incredibly honored and humbled when Tri-State Motor Transit dedicated in 2018 its driver’s lounge, “Pittman’s Legacy Lodge”.
Charlie was a man of faith and an active member of Central United Methodist of Church in Webb City. He served on the executive board and as a lay leader during his lifetime. Charlie loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. His annual trips to Colorado for elk hunting and the February campouts with friends for over 40 years were treasured times.
Sports was an essential part of Charlie’s everyday life. He was active in Webb City Youth Baseball, serving on the board and as a coach of his sons’ teams. As a fan, he supported the St. Louis Cardinals. He loved to attend the Oklahoma Sooners Football games with his family. He also attended countless Missouri Southern Baseball Games cheering on his son and teammates. Like all Webb Citians, he was a dedicated Webb City football fan. Charlie enjoyed playing slow pitch softball for many years and was a proud member of “The Animals”.
Family was always an integral part of Charlie’s life. He had three sisters, Carol and Charles Jarnigan, Webb City; Pat and Steve Lundien, Commerce, Oklahoma; and Sandy and Bob Blank, Joplin, and one brother, Stephen and Mary, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Charlie became the patriarch, the “Big Dog”, of the Robins family. For the past 42 years, Thanksgiving was celebrated at his home. This Thanksgiving tradition was attended by over 40 family and friends and lasted for several days.
He is survived by two children, Chuck and his wife Allison, Webb City, and Chris and his wife Michelle, Kansas City, and seven grandchildren: Chloe, Chase, Ellie, Collin, Caitlin, Addison, and Oliver. He also was blessed with numerous nieces and nephews.
Due to COVID concerns, the family will be having a private burial at Ozark Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers and food, the family requests we continue Charlie’s legacy by donating to some of his favorite charities and causes; Central United Methodist Church, St. Jude’s, Ozarks Food Harvest, and the Salvation Army. Friends may pay their respects on Monday from 9-5:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City.
A celebration of Charlie’s life will be held at a later date and time.
Charlie was a man of faith and an active member of Central United Methodist of Church in Webb City. He served on the executive board and as a lay leader during his lifetime. Charlie loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. His annual trips to Colorado for elk hunting and the February campouts with friends for over 40 years were treasured times.
Sports was an essential part of Charlie’s everyday life. He was active in Webb City Youth Baseball, serving on the board and as a coach of his sons’ teams. As a fan, he supported the St. Louis Cardinals. He loved to attend the Oklahoma Sooners Football games with his family. He also attended countless Missouri Southern Baseball Games cheering on his son and teammates. Like all Webb Citians, he was a dedicated Webb City football fan. Charlie enjoyed playing slow pitch softball for many years and was a proud member of “The Animals”.
Family was always an integral part of Charlie’s life. He had three sisters, Carol and Charles Jarnigan, Webb City; Pat and Steve Lundien, Commerce, Oklahoma; and Sandy and Bob Blank, Joplin, and one brother, Stephen and Mary, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Charlie became the patriarch, the “Big Dog”, of the Robins family. For the past 42 years, Thanksgiving was celebrated at his home. This Thanksgiving tradition was attended by over 40 family and friends and lasted for several days.
He is survived by two children, Chuck and his wife Allison, Webb City, and Chris and his wife Michelle, Kansas City, and seven grandchildren: Chloe, Chase, Ellie, Collin, Caitlin, Addison, and Oliver. He also was blessed with numerous nieces and nephews.
Due to COVID concerns, the family will be having a private burial at Ozark Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers and food, the family requests we continue Charlie’s legacy by donating to some of his favorite charities and causes; Central United Methodist Church, St. Jude’s, Ozarks Food Harvest, and the Salvation Army. Friends may pay their respects on Monday from 9-5:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City.
A celebration of Charlie’s life will be held at a later date and time.
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