Rick F. Pittman, 72, of Astoria, IL, passed away at 4:45 am on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at his home. He was born on March 19, 1946 in Canton, IL, the son of Richard and Bessie (McKean) Pittman. Rick married Linda Keller on November 29, 1970 in Macomb, IL. She preceded Rick in death on February 18, 2005. He later married Evelyn Gooden on May 23, 2009 in Colton, SD. She survives.
Survivors also include his step-son, David (and Kelly) Gooden of Kings Port, TN, step-daughter, Angela Curtis of Chester, SD, 10 step-grandchildren, 9 step-great-grandchildren, brother, Randall (and Carol) Pittman of Colchester, IL and his sister, Robin Pittman of Colchester.
Rick was a retired truck driver
Rick served in the US Marine Corps and was a Vietnam War Veteran.
He was a member of Grace Bible Church of Astoria and a lifetime member of the NRA. He enjoyed flowers and his garden.
Services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Ben Murray will officiate. Visitation will take place from 5 to 7pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Vermont Cemetery in Vermont, IL with military rites provided by the Astoria American Legion Post #25. Memorials may be made to Grace Bible Church of Astoria or Compassus Hospice in Galesburg, IL.
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