Austin Reid Pittman

Austin Reid Pittman, age 45, of Macclesfield, NC, peacefully entered the presence of Jesus on December 2, 2025.

His family will always cherish his remarkable talent for singing and his deep love of music. In his younger years, Austin spent many weekends traveling to singing competitions, where he formed lasting friendships and honed his musical abilities. Music remained his passion throughout his life, and he continually shared his gift to uplift those around him.

Alongside his musical pursuits, Austin was an avid UNC basketball fan. His family recalls gathering in their living room which he adorned with Carolina memorabilia, celebrating countless games together and creating treasured memories.

His family will fondly remember him for his charm, quick wit, and unwavering love that was felt through countless letters and phone calls in the years that separated them. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charlie and Elizabeth Pittman; maternal grandparents; Herbert and Carrie Ellis.

Austin is survived by his beloved parents, Steve and Beth Pittman of Lansing, NC; his sister, Carrie Williamson (Matt) of Wendell; his brother, Jordan Pittman of Winston-Salem; his son, Brayden Pittman (Evelyn Barnette, Mom) of Tarboro; and nephews Emmitt Williamson and Toby Pittman.

A private service, officiated by Brian Tippett, will be held for immediate family at Strickland Funeral Home in Wendell, NC on December 11, 2025.

In lieu of flowers, sympathies can be expressed with donations made to JumpStart of NC, a Christian ministry dedicated to transitioning inmates from incarceration to a productive life. Online donation can be made by visiting https://www.jumpstartvision.org/north-carolina. If donating by ACH, include JumpStartNC in the memo and mail to JumpStart USA, 951 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302.