Bob W. Pittman
April 25, 1932 - August 2, 2020
Bob W. Pittman, 88, of Jackson died Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Beau Ridge Memory Care in Ridgeland.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church in Jackson following all social distancing guidelines. Masks will be required. A private family interment will be held on Wednesday, August 5 at Parkway Memorial Cemetery in Ridgeland.
One of the leading voices for conservative government in the State of Mississippi, Pittman served as President and CEO of the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) for 32 years. He was a leader who dedicated his life's work to strengthening the education system, improving county government, and developing legislation to create a robust business climate. As a young 33-year-old, Pittman was hand-selected by M.B. Swayze, founder of MEC, as his successor as President and CEO to carry on the mission of the of the organization.
As a strong leader Pittman believed that leadership should be nurtured in others. It was his vision to train leaders throughout the state that led him to create the J.C. and Annie Redd Leadership Mississippi program, the second oldest leadership program in the nation. Leadership Mississippi was developed to connect emerging leaders in and around the state and has done so for over four decades. Mississippi's top business executives, community leaders, and even a former Governor have participated in Leadership Mississippi. It remains strong and will celebrate 45 years this year.
In 2012 MEC honored Pittman for his years of service with the creation of the Bob W. Pittman Leadership Mississippi Media Scholarship.
Pittman also believed in the value of a solid education. While at MEC he founded the STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) program. Through this program, thousands of Mississippi graduates and their teachers have been recognized for outstanding achievement.
Pittman's accomplishments while at MEC included changing the selection process for the office of the State Superintendent of Education from an elected to an appointed official, adoption of the county unit system, tort reforms, and separating the offices of sheriff and tax collector among others. He worked with business leaders from across the state to further good legislation in Mississippi.
Pittman's love of economic development began as a young journalist traveling the state. Throughout his years of covering the legislature and writing about events of the state for the State Times and later the Jackson Daily News, Pittman had interacted with MEC and believed it made a profound impact on the State of Mississippi. He worked tirelessly as a young journalist to capture the history of the state he loved so dearly.
Pittman was born April 25, 1932, to Mr. and Mrs. James C. Pittman of Hattiesburg where he grew up enjoying sports, church activities and developed a love of writing.
Pittman's love of economic development began as a young journalist traveling the state. Throughout his years of covering the legislature and writing about events of the state for the State Times and later the Jackson Daily News, Pittman had interacted with MEC and believed it made a profound impact on the State of Mississippi. He worked tirelessly as a young journalist to capture the history of the state he loved so dearly.
Pittman was born April 25, 1932, to Mr. and Mrs. James C. Pittman of Hattiesburg where he grew up enjoying sports, church activities and developed a love of writing.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. James C. Pittman; his wife of 58 years Joanne Barrett Pittman; a daughter Emily Suzanne Pittman; a son Bob W. Pittman, Jr.; a brother James C. Pittman, Jr.; and a granddaughter Holly Dianne Holbert.
Survivors include his daughter Dianne Pittman Holbert and her husband John of Madison; three granddaughters Joanna Holbert of Brandon, Sydney Margaret Holbert of Brandon, and Elizabeth Holbert Jonson and husband Adam of Alexandria, LA; grandson Bob Pittman, III; three great-grandchildren Holly Elizabeth Jonson, Anne Margaret Jonson, and William Calhoun Jonson all of Alexandria, LA; two sisters, Jean Pittman Williams and husband Kelley of Jackson and Charlotte Pittman Bledsoe and husband Randy of Clinton; one brother Milton Pittman of Arlington, TX; a sister-in-law Lillian Pittman of Dallas, TX (formerly of Hattiesburg); and a number of nieces and nephews.
For complete obituary:
https://www.wrightferguson.com/services.asp?locid=111&page=odetail&id=84336
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Per Wilson Clement (50113471), Mr. Pittman was in the Army
April 25, 1932 - August 2, 2020
Bob W. Pittman, 88, of Jackson died Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Beau Ridge Memory Care in Ridgeland.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church in Jackson following all social distancing guidelines. Masks will be required. A private family interment will be held on Wednesday, August 5 at Parkway Memorial Cemetery in Ridgeland.
One of the leading voices for conservative government in the State of Mississippi, Pittman served as President and CEO of the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) for 32 years. He was a leader who dedicated his life's work to strengthening the education system, improving county government, and developing legislation to create a robust business climate. As a young 33-year-old, Pittman was hand-selected by M.B. Swayze, founder of MEC, as his successor as President and CEO to carry on the mission of the of the organization.
As a strong leader Pittman believed that leadership should be nurtured in others. It was his vision to train leaders throughout the state that led him to create the J.C. and Annie Redd Leadership Mississippi program, the second oldest leadership program in the nation. Leadership Mississippi was developed to connect emerging leaders in and around the state and has done so for over four decades. Mississippi's top business executives, community leaders, and even a former Governor have participated in Leadership Mississippi. It remains strong and will celebrate 45 years this year.
In 2012 MEC honored Pittman for his years of service with the creation of the Bob W. Pittman Leadership Mississippi Media Scholarship.
Pittman also believed in the value of a solid education. While at MEC he founded the STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) program. Through this program, thousands of Mississippi graduates and their teachers have been recognized for outstanding achievement.
Pittman's accomplishments while at MEC included changing the selection process for the office of the State Superintendent of Education from an elected to an appointed official, adoption of the county unit system, tort reforms, and separating the offices of sheriff and tax collector among others. He worked with business leaders from across the state to further good legislation in Mississippi.
Pittman's love of economic development began as a young journalist traveling the state. Throughout his years of covering the legislature and writing about events of the state for the State Times and later the Jackson Daily News, Pittman had interacted with MEC and believed it made a profound impact on the State of Mississippi. He worked tirelessly as a young journalist to capture the history of the state he loved so dearly.
Pittman was born April 25, 1932, to Mr. and Mrs. James C. Pittman of Hattiesburg where he grew up enjoying sports, church activities and developed a love of writing.
Pittman's love of economic development began as a young journalist traveling the state. Throughout his years of covering the legislature and writing about events of the state for the State Times and later the Jackson Daily News, Pittman had interacted with MEC and believed it made a profound impact on the State of Mississippi. He worked tirelessly as a young journalist to capture the history of the state he loved so dearly.
Pittman was born April 25, 1932, to Mr. and Mrs. James C. Pittman of Hattiesburg where he grew up enjoying sports, church activities and developed a love of writing.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. James C. Pittman; his wife of 58 years Joanne Barrett Pittman; a daughter Emily Suzanne Pittman; a son Bob W. Pittman, Jr.; a brother James C. Pittman, Jr.; and a granddaughter Holly Dianne Holbert.
Survivors include his daughter Dianne Pittman Holbert and her husband John of Madison; three granddaughters Joanna Holbert of Brandon, Sydney Margaret Holbert of Brandon, and Elizabeth Holbert Jonson and husband Adam of Alexandria, LA; grandson Bob Pittman, III; three great-grandchildren Holly Elizabeth Jonson, Anne Margaret Jonson, and William Calhoun Jonson all of Alexandria, LA; two sisters, Jean Pittman Williams and husband Kelley of Jackson and Charlotte Pittman Bledsoe and husband Randy of Clinton; one brother Milton Pittman of Arlington, TX; a sister-in-law Lillian Pittman of Dallas, TX (formerly of Hattiesburg); and a number of nieces and nephews.
For complete obituary:
https://www.wrightferguson.com/services.asp?locid=111&page=odetail&id=84336
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Per Wilson Clement (50113471), Mr. Pittman was in the Army
Bob W. Pittman
April 25, 1932 - August 2, 2020
Bob W. Pittman, 88, of Jackson died Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Beau Ridge Memory Care in Ridgeland.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church in Jackson following all social distancing guidelines. Masks will be required. A private family interment will be held on Wednesday, August 5 at Parkway Memorial Cemetery in Ridgeland.
One of the leading voices for conservative government in the State of Mississippi, Pittman served as President and CEO of the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) for 32 years. He was a leader who dedicated his life's work to strengthening the education system, improving county government, and developing legislation to create a robust business climate. As a young 33-year-old, Pittman was hand-selected by M.B. Swayze, founder of MEC, as his successor as President and CEO to carry on the mission of the of the organization.
As a strong leader Pittman believed that leadership should be nurtured in others. It was his vision to train leaders throughout the state that led him to create the J.C. and Annie Redd Leadership Mississippi program, the second oldest leadership program in the nation. Leadership Mississippi was developed to connect emerging leaders in and around the state and has done so for over four decades. Mississippi's top business executives, community leaders, and even a former Governor have participated in Leadership Mississippi. It remains strong and will celebrate 45 years this year.
In 2012 MEC honored Pittman for his years of service with the creation of the Bob W. Pittman Leadership Mississippi Media Scholarship.
Pittman also believed in the value of a solid education. While at MEC he founded the STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) program. Through this program, thousands of Mississippi graduates and their teachers have been recognized for outstanding achievement.
Pittman's accomplishments while at MEC included changing the selection process for the office of the State Superintendent of Education from an elected to an appointed official, adoption of the county unit system, tort reforms, and separating the offices of sheriff and tax collector among others. He worked with business leaders from across the state to further good legislation in Mississippi.
Pittman's love of economic development began as a young journalist traveling the state. Throughout his years of covering the legislature and writing about events of the state for the State Times and later the Jackson Daily News, Pittman had interacted with MEC and believed it made a profound impact on the State of Mississippi. He worked tirelessly as a young journalist to capture the history of the state he loved so dearly.
Pittman was born April 25, 1932, to Mr. and Mrs. James C. Pittman of Hattiesburg where he grew up enjoying sports, church activities and developed a love of writing.
Pittman's love of economic development began as a young journalist traveling the state. Throughout his years of covering the legislature and writing about events of the state for the State Times and later the Jackson Daily News, Pittman had interacted with MEC and believed it made a profound impact on the State of Mississippi. He worked tirelessly as a young journalist to capture the history of the state he loved so dearly.
Pittman was born April 25, 1932, to Mr. and Mrs. James C. Pittman of Hattiesburg where he grew up enjoying sports, church activities and developed a love of writing.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. James C. Pittman; his wife of 58 years Joanne Barrett Pittman; a daughter Emily Suzanne Pittman; a son Bob W. Pittman, Jr.; a brother James C. Pittman, Jr.; and a granddaughter Holly Dianne Holbert.
Survivors include his daughter Dianne Pittman Holbert and her husband John of Madison; three granddaughters Joanna Holbert of Brandon, Sydney Margaret Holbert of Brandon, and Elizabeth Holbert Jonson and husband Adam of Alexandria, LA; grandson Bob Pittman, III; three great-grandchildren Holly Elizabeth Jonson, Anne Margaret Jonson, and William Calhoun Jonson all of Alexandria, LA; two sisters, Jean Pittman Williams and husband Kelley of Jackson and Charlotte Pittman Bledsoe and husband Randy of Clinton; one brother Milton Pittman of Arlington, TX; a sister-in-law Lillian Pittman of Dallas, TX (formerly of Hattiesburg); and a number of nieces and nephews.
For complete obituary:
https://www.wrightferguson.com/services.asp?locid=111&page=odetail&id=84336
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Per Wilson Clement (50113471), Mr. Pittman was in the Army
April 25, 1932 - August 2, 2020
Bob W. Pittman, 88, of Jackson died Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Beau Ridge Memory Care in Ridgeland.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church in Jackson following all social distancing guidelines. Masks will be required. A private family interment will be held on Wednesday, August 5 at Parkway Memorial Cemetery in Ridgeland.
One of the leading voices for conservative government in the State of Mississippi, Pittman served as President and CEO of the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) for 32 years. He was a leader who dedicated his life's work to strengthening the education system, improving county government, and developing legislation to create a robust business climate. As a young 33-year-old, Pittman was hand-selected by M.B. Swayze, founder of MEC, as his successor as President and CEO to carry on the mission of the of the organization.
As a strong leader Pittman believed that leadership should be nurtured in others. It was his vision to train leaders throughout the state that led him to create the J.C. and Annie Redd Leadership Mississippi program, the second oldest leadership program in the nation. Leadership Mississippi was developed to connect emerging leaders in and around the state and has done so for over four decades. Mississippi's top business executives, community leaders, and even a former Governor have participated in Leadership Mississippi. It remains strong and will celebrate 45 years this year.
In 2012 MEC honored Pittman for his years of service with the creation of the Bob W. Pittman Leadership Mississippi Media Scholarship.
Pittman also believed in the value of a solid education. While at MEC he founded the STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) program. Through this program, thousands of Mississippi graduates and their teachers have been recognized for outstanding achievement.
Pittman's accomplishments while at MEC included changing the selection process for the office of the State Superintendent of Education from an elected to an appointed official, adoption of the county unit system, tort reforms, and separating the offices of sheriff and tax collector among others. He worked with business leaders from across the state to further good legislation in Mississippi.
Pittman's love of economic development began as a young journalist traveling the state. Throughout his years of covering the legislature and writing about events of the state for the State Times and later the Jackson Daily News, Pittman had interacted with MEC and believed it made a profound impact on the State of Mississippi. He worked tirelessly as a young journalist to capture the history of the state he loved so dearly.
Pittman was born April 25, 1932, to Mr. and Mrs. James C. Pittman of Hattiesburg where he grew up enjoying sports, church activities and developed a love of writing.
Pittman's love of economic development began as a young journalist traveling the state. Throughout his years of covering the legislature and writing about events of the state for the State Times and later the Jackson Daily News, Pittman had interacted with MEC and believed it made a profound impact on the State of Mississippi. He worked tirelessly as a young journalist to capture the history of the state he loved so dearly.
Pittman was born April 25, 1932, to Mr. and Mrs. James C. Pittman of Hattiesburg where he grew up enjoying sports, church activities and developed a love of writing.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. James C. Pittman; his wife of 58 years Joanne Barrett Pittman; a daughter Emily Suzanne Pittman; a son Bob W. Pittman, Jr.; a brother James C. Pittman, Jr.; and a granddaughter Holly Dianne Holbert.
Survivors include his daughter Dianne Pittman Holbert and her husband John of Madison; three granddaughters Joanna Holbert of Brandon, Sydney Margaret Holbert of Brandon, and Elizabeth Holbert Jonson and husband Adam of Alexandria, LA; grandson Bob Pittman, III; three great-grandchildren Holly Elizabeth Jonson, Anne Margaret Jonson, and William Calhoun Jonson all of Alexandria, LA; two sisters, Jean Pittman Williams and husband Kelley of Jackson and Charlotte Pittman Bledsoe and husband Randy of Clinton; one brother Milton Pittman of Arlington, TX; a sister-in-law Lillian Pittman of Dallas, TX (formerly of Hattiesburg); and a number of nieces and nephews.
For complete obituary:
https://www.wrightferguson.com/services.asp?locid=111&page=odetail&id=84336
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Per Wilson Clement (50113471), Mr. Pittman was in the Army
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