William D. Pittman B-M-6-4

William D. Pittman, 81 of Edinburgh, IN, passed away on Friday, July14, 2017 at his residence.  He was born on September 13, 1935 in Columbus, IN.  He was the son of Hershel and Martha (Fawcett) Pittman.  He married Dorothy (Gilham) Pittman. He is survived by his wife, son, William (Deia) Pittman of Madison, IN, daughter, Cindy Basey (John Stillabower) of Edinburgh, IN, half-brothers, Keith (Jackie) Perry of Columbus, IN and Roger (Brenda) Perry of Shelbyville, IN, half-sisters, Mary Baugh of Greensburg, IN and Virginia Lee of Greensburg, IN, 4 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Gregory L. Pittman, half-brothers, Robert Pittman and Robert Perry, half-sisters, Patty Weaver and Rene Nealson. He was a 20 year veteran of the US Marine Corp and retired as a Master Gunnery Sergeant.   He also was employed with Cummins Engine Company for 13 years. He was a member of the Revealing Light Baptist Church in Edinburgh, IN and the American Legion Post 233 in Edinburgh.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf, camping, and watching the Colts. A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 2:00 PM by Reverend Willie Davenport at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh, IN.  Calling will be from 2:00 until 5:00 PM on Sunday.  Burial will be Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh.