Eddie C. Pitman, Sr.

Eddie C. Pitman, Sr., 75, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday December 24, 2024 at his residence.

He was born April 2, 1949 in Eubanks, KY to Crystal Aileen (Crouch) Pitman.

Eddie was an United States Navy veteran.  He honorably served in the Vietnam War and retired as a BMC (SW) after 23 years of active duty.  After retiring from the Navy, he enjoyed farming and gardening.  He also enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and camping.  Eddie had a love for wood working and building model cars.  He cherished all the times spent with family and playing video games with his grandkids.

He married Nancy J. (Andrews) Pitman on September 12, 1987 and she survives.

He is also survived by his daughters, Allison Lach and Mary Elizabeth McDonald (Jim Polly); his son, Eddie Pitman, Jr. and his daughter, Crystal (husband, Robert) Jacobs; 17 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; his brother, Henry (wife, Jenny) Pitman, Jr.; his sisters, Crystal (husband, Stephen) Abney and Kat Blake.

He was preceded in death by his mother; his brothers, Dennis Michael Pitman and Charles Pitman.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Matthews officiating. Military rites will be conducted by our local veteran organizations.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Eddie's family.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post #70, 1125 Miller Ave., Shelbyville, IN 46176 in honor of Eddie Pitman, Sr.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.