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James Pitcock Obituary
Louisville - James Ewing Pitcock Sr., 87, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018. He was born in Barren County, Kentucky, to the late Elzie Ray & Frankie Pitcock.
Jim retired from Ford Motor Co., was a member of Parkland Baptist Church, and was a Mason (Valley Lodge #511) for over 50 years. He was a proud veteran who served his country in the United States Navy.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Bill Pitcock; and sisters: Jocille Owens, Helen Joseph, and Nelle Horlander. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 64 years, Geneva Shelton Pitcock; children: Sherry Schmidt (Bob), Sandy Oskins (Kim), Pamela Howell (Steve), James Pitcock Jr. (Tammy), Angela Schuyler (Zach); 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; siblings: John Pitcock (Judy), Jane Smith (Bob), Ethel White (George), Suzanne Schott, Richard Pitcock (Donna); and a host of other family members and friends.
A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Arch L Heady & Son - Okolona, 8519 Preston Hwy, Louisville, Kentucky, with burial to follow at Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 18, 2018, from 2-6 PM at the funeral home, with a Masonic service at 5:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home. In honor of Jim's memory, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Please visit our website www.archlheadypreston.com to leave your online condolences for the family.
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Memorial Events
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Nov
18
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Arch L. Heady and Son Funeral Home & Cremation Services8519 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40219-5390
Nov
18
Service
5:00 p.m.
Arch L. Heady and Son Funeral Home & Cremation Services8519 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40219-5390
Nov
19
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Arch L. Heady and Son Funeral Home & Cremation Services8519 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40219-5390
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