A Memorial service will be held at a later date for George Ben Pittman, 77, of Petal, who passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022. Interment will be at Lott Cemetery in Foxworth.

Mr. Benny was born and raised in Marion County. He was an avid hunter. At a very early age he began working in the oil field. It was a career that he loved and enjoyed until his health began to decline. His family shares many memories of going to eat fish together and cooking out at his home. He cherished and loved his mother, his daughter, grandchildren, and siblings.

He was preceded in death by his Parents; Guy Henry & Eloise Bardwell Pittman; one Brother, Charlie Pittman; and three Sisters, Dorothy Pittman, Rebecka "Becky" Pittman, Linda  Shoemake.

He is survived by his Daughter, Belinda A. Pittman Wilson, of Purvis; one Brother, Jerry Lee Pittman, of Marion County; three Sisters, Helen Angerdina (Sal), of River Ridge, Louisiana, Patricia Herring, of Columbia, Freddie Mae Bates (Andrew), of Petal; two Grandchildren, Colby Wilson, of Columbia, and Kailey Pittman Lewis (Aaron), of Columbia; one Great Grandchild, Grayson Lane McDaniel; and a number of Nieces & Nephews.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com.