James\nLloyd Pittman, 83, died Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at his daughter\u2019s home in Bishop,\nGa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From\nhis birth on October 17,1935, to his death, James lived life to the fullest through\nsimple pleasures, chatting with friends and family and spending time outdoors.\nJames had an uncanny ability to reach people in a positive way through his\nimpromptu joke telling and stories. James enjoyed helping people and rescuing animals. He generously\ngave to others while living life modestly and appreciatively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Survivors\ninclude: his two daughters, Sandra Pittman Lally (Timothy) and Brenda Pittman\nElwell (Kevin), from Bishop, Ga.; his grandchildren, Lacy Elizabeth Lally,\nJames Vincent Lally, Alan Michael Elmore, Julia Suzanne Elmore and Julia\nReynolds Elwell; his brother, Randall Hilton Pittman of Nashville, Ga.; many\nnieces and nephews; as well as many special friends from the Spring Warrior\nCommunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preceding\nhim in death was: his son, James Alan Pittman; his parents, Willis Daniel\nPittman and Merle Walker Pittman; his brothers, Travis Laverne Pittman, Wendell\nEdward Pittman and sister, Karen Pittman Rowe; his former wife and friend,\nBetty Hayes Pittman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As\na young man, James was enlisted in the army and spent time in Germany. He was a\nlongtime resident of Valdosta, Ga. where he owned a NAPA auto parts store. He\nwas known for helping many stranded motorists along the highway. He later\nretired and purchased Spring Warrior Fish Camp in Perry. He enjoyed many\nyears operating the fish camp while making repeat customers and cherished\nfriendships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He\nwill be remembered for his generosity, his quick wit, his genuine love for\npeople and animals, and of course, his dart throwing championships. In\nlieu of flowers, donations to your local animal shelter, COPD or Alzheimer\u2019s\nassociation is suggested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lord and Stephens, West, Watkinsville, GA is\nin charge of arrangements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nA memorial\nservice will be held Sunday, Aug. 25, at 3 p.m., at Spring Warrior Fish Camp in\nPerry. For more information regarding the memorial contact sandylally85@gmail.com<\/a> or bpelwell@gmail.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n