Michael Pittman (Lansing)

Mr. Michael Anthony Pittman departed this life on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at the age of 60. He was born January 2, 1960, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Willie Pittman, Sr. and Mary Lou Pittman.

Michael accepted Christ early in his life. When he moved to Pontiac, Michigan, Michael attended Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and Woodside Bible Church. He was a graduate of Lansing Everett High School, Class of 1978. He was employed at General Motors and various restaurants where he starts loving to cook, and then there was roller skating. He started rolling skating at age 16 until age 54. He called himself “Michael Jordon on wheels.” Michael had several names as the years went by. During his youth years, they called him, “Little Hoot” and then when he got his Cadillac, “Cadillac Mike.” We can’t forget “Pitt’s Place!

In 2016, Michael moved to Pontiac, Michigan where his sister, Vanessa, and her family lived. His brother-in-law, Boswell, named him “Mack-ah-lack-ah.” Michael was diagnosed with dementia and his sisters' Vanessa and Adova spoiled him! Michael received the royal treatment, massages, body scrubs, mani/pedis, etc. You name it, they did what every was necessary to help Michael. When the sisters needed more help with Michael, they were blessed with Gladys (Ree) Smith and Kim Edwards and their family who welcome Michael with open arms and the name “Mike, Mike” was given to him and we can’t forget another name for Michael, “Mighty Mike”. Michael Pittman was well-loved when he left this earthly home for his heavenly home. Michael had that SMILE and BIG laugh that his Lansing family and friends will remember forever.

He leaves to cherish his memory his two sisters, Vanessa (Boswell) Bridges of Pontiac, Michigan and Adova (Leroy) Bridges of Lansing, Michigan; aunt, Lorette (Penny) Brewer; uncle, James McClure; 9 nieces and nephews, Damieon Pittman, Kim Pittman, Antonio Pittman, Melissa Bridges, Makayla Porter, Alphonso Bridges, Foster Pittman, La'Braun Crayton, and Kendra Williams; Michael loved and help raised 6 children, William Wade, Charles Langston, Roderick Sheldon, Tori, Tim, and Trissa Basey all of Lansing, Michigan; many great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by both parents Willie Pittman, Sr., and Mary Lou Pittman; sister, Sherill Pittman and brother, Willie Pittman, Jr.