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Source: Monroe County Beacon

Aug 6, 1939 – Nov 9, 2026 Roy Ellsworth Pittman Jr. 87, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away peacefully Monday November 9, 2026 with his family and extended family by his side. He was born August 6, 1939 a son of the late Roy Sr. and Mildred Henthorn Pittman. He was in the US Navy from 1957-1963 and worked as a pipefitter welder on the USS Wasp. He also worked for Leib Plumbing and Heating, Terex Equipment. He was self-employed, Pittman Plumbing and Heating, had worked for General Motors and moved to Bowling Green Kentucky in 1981 and retired from the Corvette Plant in 1999, and moved back to Ohio in 2000. He did excavating after retirement for several people. Roy was a faithful Christian, a wonderful husband and father, pappy to his special grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also had several extended family members and friends whom he loved dearly. He was happiest when he was out working. He had a love of horses and loved to trail ride.

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