Mr. James Pittman Jr.

December 26, 1963 - November 12, 2020

You can show your support by sending flowers directly to the family by contacting Debbie's Flowers 870.633.2225 James Pittman, Jr. was born December 26, 1963 in Forrest City, Arkansas to James and Sandra Pittman, Sr. He confessed and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. James had some health issues, but that did not stop him. He continued to go and visit and get outside every day for exercise. James loved his family and friends and talking. After finishing high school James moved to Chicago, Illinois. In 1984 he met his girl Paulette. On December 14, 1986 they had a son. On May 4, 1990 they married and became a family. James worked for Burns Security in Chicago, Illinois. Later they moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas and he continued working for St. Bernard Hospital as Security. He also worked for Wal-Mart in Jonesboro; and then in 2001 he worked at Wal-Mart in Forrest City, Arkansas. James made his transition November 10, 2020 in Jonesboro at his home. He was a funny guy. Everyone enjoyed talking to James! James was the oldest of his parents’ children. James and Sandra have preceded him in deaqth. His baby sister, LaVette Pittman is in Heaven waiting on him. His brother, Ricky Pittman, left four months ago to be in Heaven. They are now having a family reunion in Heaven. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Paulette Pittman of Forrest City, Arkansas; two sons—Dexter C. Thompson of Douglasville, Georgia and Andre’ D. Thompson of Forrest City, Arkansas; two daughters—KaWanda (Jamie) Ramirez of New Braunsfels, Texas and Arena N. Thompson of Forrest City, Arkansas; eleven grandchildren; one brother—Joseph Pittman of Jonesboro, Arkansas; one sister—Sandra Pittman of Jonesboro, Arkansas; one sister-in-law—Gloria Pittman of Jonesboro, Arkansas; and a host of nieces, nephews, lots and lots of cousins, and friends.