Able Pittmon was born November 6, 1930 to Earlene and Benny Pittmon in Maysfield, Texas, he was the youngest of nine children. While in high school he worked on a farm in Maysfield, Texas. He later moved to Oklahoma City, OK and began a career in the industrial market. He was preceded in death by both parents, his brother, Nathaniel, Benjamin, James, Berdis, and two sisters. Able leaves to cherish his memory, one daughter, two sisters: Eva Banks and Vivian McEntire. A host of nieces, nephews, many other relatives and many friends.