George Bennett Pittillo
January 29, 1936 ~ December 3, 2012
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
George Bennett Pittillo, 76, of Fletcher, died Monday, December 3, 2012 at his residence.
A native of Henderson County, he was a son of the late Earl and Susanna Presley Pittillo. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde and David Pittillo.
A United States Army Veteran, he is survived by his wife of 36 years, Pauline McKinney Pittillo; one son, Keith Pittillo and his wife, Sherry, of Mills River; three sisters, Martha Jane Pittillo, Juanita Hall and Sarah Ray, all of Fletcher; two grandchildren, Justin and Melissa Pittillo as well as several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with the Reverends Roy Waldroup and Richard Merck officiating. Interment will follow at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, December 4 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please consider a memorial contribution to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
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Mike and I were very sorry to hear of George’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in their time of grief. He was a wonderful person and a great friend. He will be missed for a long time to come.
Please know each of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God’s Grace and wonderful memories bring you comfort.
Very sorry for loss.
My thoughts are with all of you.
I am very sorry to read of George’s passing. He was a friend back in the late 50’s, But we lost contact over the years.
May George rest in Peace!
Our thoughts are with the family. Juanita, please except my sincere condolences.
Pauline,
George was always very pleasant and social at our class reunions. My sympathy to you and your family. May God’s presence be with you.
Thelma McGraw
MRHS class of ’56
Pauline, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I always enjoyed talking with George at our MRHS class of 1956 reunions and will miss him. May God bless you with a special strength and renewed hope during this difficult time.
Pittillo Family
Please know that my deepest sympathies are with you at this time. I know it’s not easy. We love you like you are our family. May God’s bountiful grace be with each of you during this time.
Dear Martha Jane and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers, we are wishing you peace and comfort during your time of sorrow.
George was a very special person and will be missed. He had a way on saying things that would make you laugh. Pauline, you and George were such a good match. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in the coming days and weeks.
Carolyn & Randall Scott
We are sorry to hear of George. He was a wonderful person.We worked at the same place. May God comfort you and bless the family and love ones in these hours.
Pauline,Martha Jane,Juanita,Sarah and family
I am deeply sorry for your loss, but I know that George and Clyde are happy in Heaven playing music for our LORD. Love you all. Roberta and Mom, Geneva
Keith and family – Bobby and I are so sorry to hear of George’s passing. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers as you pass through this hard time.
To all the family:
So sorry we did not here about George until Thurs. We know he will be missed. All of you are in our prayers and thoughts. May God sustain you with his mercy and grace.
Love,
Joe and Pat