September 28, 2021, 62, Goldsboro –

Joe Kent Pagitt, age 62, passed away Tuesday at Wayne/UNC Healthcare.  Born in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late J.T. Pagitt and the late Ellen Faye Fulghum Pagitt.  He was previously employed with CSS Construction.

No formal services will be held at this time.

Joe is survived by his son, Joey Crawford Pagitt of Texas;  sisters, Rose Pagitt Merryfield (Ronnie) and Suzanne Pagitt Pittman (the late, James Pittman); brother, Kenneth Wayne Pagitt;  granddaughter, Elaina Pagitt of Texas;  several special nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be directed to the funeral home to assist with expenses.

Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home of Goldsboro is serving the Pagitt family and online condolences may be directed to www.shumate-faulk.com