W. Bryan "Zeek" Pittman

Walter Bryan Pittman, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away after a short illness on July 25, 2025, at the age of 46, from complications of cancer. He was born in Petersburg, to David Pittman and Barbara Thurston Pittman. Bryan was raised in Petersburg and Dinwiddie and graduated from Dinwiddie High School. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Long Beach, CA, and his Master's Degree from The College of William & Mary.

Bryan had a long career with Dinwiddie County Schools as a teacher, coach, and director of the alternative school, Encompass Learning Center. He was trusted and respected by the community and beloved by many.

The community and education system in Dinwiddie lost a gem. He focused on the lives of youths helping to get them on a good path for life by supporting so many youth programs. He was quick to assist and slow to pass judgement when supporting the students under his watch by helping them to graduate and move on to be productive citizens. He supported the local community in so many ways. He never wanted the spotlight on himself; he only wanted to stay behind the camera, computer, or on the sidelines, so others could shine. He was genuine of heart, giving, and one of the kindest souls. He loved sports, music, fishing, snowboarding with his friends, and most of all his family.

He was predeceased by his father, David. He is survived by his daughters, Serena Pittman (Jeff Spence) and Cecilia Pittman (special friend, Carter); granddaughter, Harper; mother, Barbara T. Pittman; his sister, Dr. Kim Cole (Sean) and their children, Ava and Leah, of Ohio; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins in the Thurston, Pittman, Perkins-Westmoreland and the Clay families, of Dinwiddie.

His Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Dinwiddie County High School. A reception will follow the service, in the cafeteria, at the school.

In keeping with Zeek's spirit the family request casual attire be worn to the celebration of life service. The family is being served by the Dinwiddie Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Encompass Learning Center Student Activities Fund are welcome and greatly appreciated. These funds will help support student field trips and address other student needs within the Encompass Learning Center community.