Paul Vincent Pittman, age 88 of Big Rapids, passed away at his home in Rogers Heights on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, following a lengthy illness. He was the son of Martha and Roy Pittman. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.

He was born in Maryland at Walter Reed Medical Center on February 24, 1930. Paul grew up in Cadillac where he graduated from high school in 1948. Following graduation, Paul joined the United States Air Force on January 5, 1951, serving as an airplane mechanic during the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge in 1956, Paul enrolled at Baylor University in Waco, Texas and received a Bachelor of Science in both Physics and Mathematics. He began his teaching career in Texas before moving to Big Rapids. Paul earned his Masters in Physics and Mathematics. He was employed by the Big Rapids High School, retiring in 1986. He then continued to substitute teach, taught the GED course in Reed City, and sold real estate.

Paul had a passion for music. He enjoyed singing in the choir at church, composing music, and playing the piano. Paul was an artist; painting and drawing various pieces. He liked living on the water.

He is survived by his son, Stephen Pittman of Big Rapids and daughter, Julie Tumminello of Cincinnati, Ohio; two grandsons, Kyle Stahle and Brandon Stahle both of Morley.

A memorial service will take place 11:00 a.m. Tuesday March 6, 2018 at the Trinity Fellowship Evangelical Free Church, where he was a member, with Elder Bill Routley officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the memorial service at church on Tuesday. Burial of cremains will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac.

Arrangements and care entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids.

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