Bates County News

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Richard “Tugger” Pittman, 34 of Raymore

 

Richard “Tugger” Pittman, 34 of Raymore, Missouri passed away April 13, 2025 at North Kansas City Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri after a short, but courageous battle with cancer.  Memorial services are pending at this time.  Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400).  Memorial contributions may be made to the family.  Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

 Richard Lewis Pittman, III. was born March 30, 1991 in Kansas City, Missouri.  The son of Richard and Vickie Blanton Pittman.  Richard enjoyed gaming, and dirt track racing.  Tugger followed in his father’s footsteps working on cars.  His most enjoyable time was spent making memories with his fiancé Alicia and his beloved “Momma”.

 Tugger was preceded in death by his father Richard Pittman, Jr., sister Christy Pittman, grandparents, Richard and Imogene Costello Pittman, and Ivan and Frances Wade Showalter.  He is survived by the love of his life, Alicia Skinner of the home, mother Vickie Pittman of Osawatomie, KS, son Corlayn Patrick, sisters, Allisha Stidham (Shannon) or Buffalo, MO, and Rachel Klaiss (Jeffrey) of Gloucester, VA., along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

 Tugger was dearly loved and will be extremely missed.



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