Leon Henry Pittman, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on December 5, 2022.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 9, 1937, he was the son of Jimmy Jackson Pittman and Olive Lola (Pousson) Pittman. Leon worked as a lab technician for Texaco for many years before retiring. He was a longtime member of the Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers International Union. Leon was a man of great faith and was a devout member of the Catholic Church. He was proud to have served as a Grand Knight and Deputy Knight for the Knights of Columbus. Leon was a loving, husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Lola Pittman; his wife, Joan Pittman; his brother, James “Jim” Pittman; his sons-in-law, Alan King; and Gar Fontenot.
Leon is survived by his loving wife, Bettye Brokl; his children, Lisa King of LaBelle, Michael Pittman and wife Christie of Mauriceville, Brandi McCown of Hope, Arkansas, Jared O’Neal and wife Keli of Destin, Florida, and Jennifer Wilsey and husband Donnie of Gautier, Mississippi; his grandchildren, Alan King, Jr. and wife Ali, Julie Feldschau and husband Michael, Cody King, Justin Pittman and wife Taylor, Jordan Backer and husband Brent, Brittney Pittman and wife Laura, Karli Stansbury and husband Grant, Cameron Johnson, Shyanne McCown and boyfriend Danny, Sage Wilsey and boyfriend David, Ethan Wilsey, Stella O’Neal, and Sophia Ryals; as well as 18 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Honorary pallbearers are the members of Knights of Columbus.
The family would like to extend a special thank you and their upmost gratitude to Melody, Victor, Nicole, Tony, and especially Mary of Heart to Heart Hospice for their loving care.
Condolences
Anonymous
December 9, 2022
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Leon Henry Pittman.
Melissa Smith
December 8, 2022
Prayers and thoughts go out to Ms. Betty, his family and friends. We have only been his neighbors for a couple of years but enjoyed his conversations about his life, work history and the neighborhood. I miss hearing him rev up that blue truck. I always knew he was feeling better when he was getting out. May he rest in peace.
Anonymous
December 7, 2022
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Leon Henry Pittman.
Michael Pittman
December 7, 2022
He was one hell of a man. He was never rude to anyone. He went through some really terrible challenges in life but he always walked tall. He was always there when I was down, and never failed to pick me up. We didn't always agree, but that's what fathers and sons do. He loved when me and Justin and him would go hunting and camp overnight. He loved to be in camp and cook. We have some fabulous memories.
Lisa King
December 7, 2022
My dad was always a constant support in my life. My nickname for him was my main squeeze. That always made him smile. A person goes through life with only one dad. And I am so lucky God gave me him to be that person