IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Nathaniel Pittman

Nathaniel Pittman "Baby Nate" Profile Photo

"Baby Nate"

Jun 29, 1947 — Dec 9, 2023

South Bay

Obituary

Nathaniel "Baby Nate" Pittman Sr. was born June 29, 1947, in Belle Glade, Florida at Glades General Hospital to Charlie Pittman Sr. and Mattie (Aldridge) Pittman who both preceded him in death.

He was educated in the Palm Beach County School District attending Lake Shore High School in Belle Glade, Florida. Nathaniel learned how to operate and drive trucks at an early age working in the fields of Belle Glade and surrounding areas. He later gained employment as Truck Driver at Glades Sugar Mill (Sugarcane Growers Coop) where he retired after 23 years of dedicated service. Whenever the sugarcane season ended, "Baby Nate" would follow whatever crop that was in season at the time, from state to state, to remain gainfully employed.

Nathaniel accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior, and was a faithful member of The Church of God by Faith; Pillar, Ground and Truth in Belle Glade, Florida until his demise. He served under the leadership of Elder Jimmy McDuffie and Pastor Dr. Larry Lee. Nathaniel loved the Lord and his church family.

On Saturday, December 9, 2023, Nathaniel "Baby Nate" Pittman Sr., departed this life to go home to be with his Lord and Savior. "Baby Nate" was preceded in death by his daughter Martha "Twin" Pittman and his stepson Tazares "Boo" Styles; along with a host of brothers and sisters whom he loved dearly.

He leaves to cherish his fond memories with his wife, Shirley Styles Pittman of South Bay, FL; (2) sons: Nathaniel (Jocelin) Barthell Pittman Jr. of Virginia, Xavier (Shawanna) Evans of Port St. Lucie, FL; special son: Fredrick (Linda) Barthell of Port St. Lucie, FL; (4) daughters: Mary "Twin" Pittman, Honnie Bendolph Pittman both of West Palm Beach, FL, Rachel "Twin" Pittman of Georgia and Renay Evans of Belle Glade, FL; He also leaves a brother, Elder Charlie (Patricia) Pittman of Lake Wales, FL; (3) sisters: Irene Pittman Johnson of Georgia, Maggie Pittman Sallet and Michelle Pittman of Belle Glade, FL; special sisters-in-law: Joyce Pittman of Belle Glade, FL, Lena Mae Hooker of Miami, FL; special nephew and niece: Thomas and Dollie Moses; Nathaniel also leaves a multitude of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, close relatives and friends.

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Funeral Services

Viewing

December
22

Friday

Robert Lee Butts Sanctuary @ Butts Memorial Chapel

507 SW 3rd Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Funeral Service

December
23

Saturday

Church Without Walls Ministries Inc.

108 Southwest 16th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430

Starts at 11:00 am

Burial

Foreverglades Cemetery and Mausoleum

1500 Gator Blvd, Belle Glade, FL 33430

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