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 at www.archlheadypreston.com to leave your online condolences for the family.