Joseph W. “Joe” Pittman, 78, Springfield, MO. passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, in Cox Medical Center South. Joe was born on June 30, 1944, in Morrisville, MO. to Elizabeth and Pete Pittman. He was a 1962 graduate of Marion C. Early High School, Morrisville, MO.  He was a United States Air Force veteran, where he was involved with the Minuteman ICBM Missile Program, from 1962 to 1966. He was a retired supervisor of press-set, for Litton-ACD/Northrup Gruman Company. On November 22, 1966 he was united in marriage to Monique Pittman, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers: Jack and Derald Pittman and a sister, Betty Pittman. He is survived by his wife Monique, his son: Shawn Pittman and his children: Mann Pittman and Chas Pittman, his daughter: Jill (Pittman) Smith and her husband, Roy, and their children: Robert Smith and Jeffrey Smith, one great-grandchild: Liam Pittman, one brother: Jim Pittman, and two sisters: Dana Floyd and Vivian Huscher, along with a multiple of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Joe was a fun-loving guy with a great personality. He was known to tell stories and jokes and always had a witty answer to everything. He was constantly tinkering with things and you never knew what his next creation/project was going to be. It wasn’t unusual to see a Civil War cannon or a windmill being built. A talented individual, who loved to build guitars, fiddles, and steel guitars with his friends. Often times you would see him sitting in a porch swing and you knew you were in for some good conversations. He loved his family and his God dearly. He always took the time to help you, whether it was just a phone conversation or in person. He will be missed by countless family and friends.

A Celebration of Joe’s life will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Southside Senior Center; 2215 South Fremont Avenue, Springfield, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation can be made if you wish, to help cover service expenses.