Joe Edd Pitcock

Joe Pitcock Obituary

Joe Edd Pitcock

Joe Edd Pitcock was born on October 7th, 1939, in Glasgow, KY. He departed this earth with family by his side at his home on January 9th, 2007. He was a member of North fork Full Gospel Community Church. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and received a National Defense Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal W/Dvc 60 Army Commendation Medal; Good Conduct Medal (3D Award); Vietnam Of Gallantry W/Palm. He loved gardening, cooking, and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Bessie Pitcock; three sons, Christian Pitcock, Jeffrey Pitcock, Chad Edward; three stepsons, Thomas N. Kelly Jr., Ralph Kelly, Kenneth Kelly; six stepdaughters, Kay Kelly, Karen Redburn, Patricia Ahlheim, Debra Organ, Mary Kelly, Katrina Warren; and one foster daughter, Trudie Aho; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and one sister, Joyce Thomas.

He is preceded by his mother, Iova Copas (Pitcock); father, Clyde Pitcock; and sister, Lu Syree.

His family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice and their staff and an extra special thanks to Angela Winogradov of Hospice and Chaplain Jim Lawer.

Memorial Services will be held at North fork Full Gospel Community Church, 1675 Pickett Road, McKinleyville, CA 95519 on January 13th, 2007, at 10:00 a.m.

Arrangements were under the direction of Paul’s Chapel, Arcata, CA.

Memorial Donations can be made to: Hospice of Humboldt, 2010 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA 95501.

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Published by Times-Standard on Jan. 12, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Joe Pitcock

6 Entries

Debra Organ

February 4, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Mary Belcher 270-651-6875

January 24, 2007

i wish we could have talked more iwill miss you. but i will always have the memories of us when we were kids R.I.P you'r 1 st cousin. Mary Rose Belcher

April Kelly

January 13, 2007

Let not your heart be troubled: In my Father's house are many Mansions.

I no your in a better place free of this world starting a new journey working in you garden, and cooking up a storm. I no your not here in the the flesh your soul is free to fly with the angels but I will always remember you are and always will be where you belong in our heart's forever.

R.I.P. You will always be in my heart.

Love April

April Kelly

January 13, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Tina Herd-Minkler

January 13, 2007

Bessie
My heart goes out to you, I love both you and Joe and I will miss Joe greatly I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers Tina

Trudie Aho

January 13, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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