After an extraordinary 27 years of dedicated service, James “Spoon” Pittman embarks on his retirement, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in his life. James began his career with Memphis Stone & Gravel and went on to become a loader operator, serving at every wash plant within the company. Most recently, he worked at the Perry Plant in Senatobia, MS. Throughout his nearly three decades of service, James has been a trusted, dependable, and valued member of the team from day one.
Known for his unwavering reliability and willingness to help, James consistently performed his work with efficiency, diligence, and a positive attitude. When gathering well-wishes from the team, one message became clear—James’ contributions throughout his career have been invaluable, and his presence will be deeply missed by colleagues and leadership alike.
Vice President Alan Parks stated, “James made running the front-end loader look easy. But the truth is, he took it a step further by striving to operate safely and efficiently. I want to highlight the fact that James put in the time and effort to master his craft as an operator, and for that, we will miss him greatly. I will also miss that incredible smile and laughter that came from Spoon every time I saw him.”
“James has been an incredible asset to the team here at Memphis Stone & Gravel,” shared Eddie Ragsdale, Director of Production. “Not only did he exude stewardship with his equipment, but he took pride in operating, always ensuring trucks were loaded with the right materials and at the right weight.”
Eddie added, “With his immense knowledge about the role, James has also been a great mentor to train our future front-end loader operators.”
Scott Jefferies, Assistant Superintendent, reflected on James’ impact, saying, “James showed up every day with a smile on his face and ready to work. He kept trucks loaded and moving throughout the day and was a significant contributor to our team. He will be greatly missed here.”
Carmichael Roberts, Perry Plant Foreman, shared personal memories of working closely with James: “James has been a great operator, a devoted family and church man, and one of the most consistent, dependable co-workers I have ever worked with. We are all truly going to miss him.”
As James transitions into retirement, we extend our warmest wishes for the days ahead. May this new season of life bring him joy, peace, and well-deserved rest. Please join us in congratulating James on an outstanding career and in wishing him all the best for the future!
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