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Bob retired from the Ford Motor Company in 1999 after 42 years of dedicated service. He had a lifelong love for cars-especially Fords.
He found joy in the simple things that made life meaningful. He was a true movie enthusiast, collecting films of every kind and never tiring of watching a good story unfold. He enjoyed his daily coffee and sweets, catching up with FOX News, and was a true fan of Elvis Presley. Traveling to Tennessee, shopping, feeding the squirrels and birds, were some of his favorite pastimes, especially when shared with loved ones.
He is survived by 2 sons – Robert E. (Sheila) Pitchford, Jr. of Wapakoneta; Timothy A. (Lynn) Pitchford of Sidney; 2 daughters – Carol J. Fish of Dola; Kimberly K. (Marcus) Gould of Lima; 9 grandchildren – Nicholas; Sara; Kristyn; Reece; Cole; Olivia; Elijah; Ian and Grace; 3 great grandchildren – Tyr, Braum, and Skadi; a sister – Karen Neuman of Lima.
He was preceded in death by a grandson – Joshua Roebuck; a brother – Donald Pitchford; and a sister Deloris Evans.
Funeral services will begin 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 22, 2025 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. Rev. Jonathon Spyker will officiate. Burial will follow in Spencerville Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Friday at the funeral home.
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