Eddie H Pitman

Eddie Hewlette Pitman, age 92, passed away peacefully at his Newnan residence on May 25, 2009. Born in Sharpsburg on May 31, 1916, Eddie was the son of the late Hewlette Bolton and Erma McDonald Pitman. Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers Dixon and Earl, and son-in-law John McAfee. He was educated in the Coweta County and Atlanta City Schools. Eddie graduated from The Georgia Institute of Technology in 1939 where he lettered in baseball. His dedication to the Yellow Jackets was a life long endeavor, as was his love of baseball. In 1946, he heeded the call to serve his country, and, ironically, VE day marked his entry into active service. One would think the Germans just gave up when they heard Eddie was coming. He began his professional career with Swift and Company where he retired as Southeast Regional Purchasing Agent after 41 years. In "retirement" he had a very successful second career in sales as a representative for several manufactures of packaging materials. The rewards of retirement for him were in having the time to indulge his passions for fishing, family and friends. To those who knew him, Eddie was always a gentleman in manner and action and will be best remembered for his warm sense of humor and easy-going style. He served as a dedicated member of the local Kiwanis club. He was a deacon at Central Baptist Church, where his love of music exhibited itself through his participation in the church choir for many years. He is survived by his wife of 71 years and love of his life, Helen Pagel Pitman, and three children, Eddie L Pitman (Marybeth) of Pensacola, FL; Carole Pitman McAfee of Prattville, AL; and Robert C Pitman (Chehalis) of Atlanta. And, oh, how he loved his grandchildren Tyler Pitman, Amy Pitman Boillot (Paul), Molly Pitman Powell(Griggs), Jay McAfee (Amy), Jeff McAfee (Deborah), James McAfee and Haley Brown and his ten great grandchildren. Funeral services are by McKoon Funeral Home at 38 Jackson Street where the family will receive friends on Thursday morning beginning at 9:30 AM. The funeral services will be conducted at the graveside at the Sharpsburg Baptist Church cemetery on Thursday at 11:00 AM. Officiating will be Dr. Joel E. Richardson. Pallbearers will be grandsons, grandsons-in-law, and nephew David Pitman. In lieu of flowers, Eddie’s memory may be honored by memorial contributions to his church, Central Baptist Church P.O. Box 1221 Newnan, GA 30264. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home 770-253-4580.

Eddie H Pitman

May 31, 1916 - May 25, 2009