Mr. Joe E. Pitchford, 67, Strafford, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013 in his home in Strafford. Joe was a commercial painter and U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Omer and Frances Pitchford; one brother, William Pitchford; and one sister, Barbara Rambo.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Pitchford, Strafford; two sons, William David Pitchford, Park City, KS, and Anthony Vernon Pitchford, Diamond, OK; one daughter, April Renee Irish, Phoenix, AZ; 11 grandchilden; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2013 in Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield. Interment will be at a later date in the Seymour Masonic Cemetery.