Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Laurell Ray "Pit" Pitman, age 82, of rural Portland passed away Friday March 11, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Kentucky on February 12, 1940 the son of Arnold and Lula Francis (Roberts) Pitman. He was a Jackson Indiana High School graduate and member of the Portland Elks. He was retired from the Portland Forge and was owner of Pit's Cocktail Lounge in Portland.

Surviving are a son Josh Pitman, three brothers Forrest Pitman of Englewood, Phillip Pitman (wife Shirley) of Greenville and Shearl Pitman (wife Jenny) of Greenville, Sister in law Kathy Pitman of Greenville, one granddaughter Miracle Pitman. Loved to the very end by Charity and Mary. He was preceded in death by a brother Karl Pitman

Funeral services will be Tuesday March 15, 2022 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Paul VanCise presiding in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. Memorials can be made to the choice of the donor.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com