Paul Pitchford Jr., Du Quoin

Posted April 11, 2017 5:00 am

Paul Pitchford Jr., 88, of Du Quoin passed away at 7 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017, at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin. Paul had worked at Decca Records, and he had been owner and operator of a school bus service. Paul was also a contractor and worked security at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Paul was an avid clock collector. Paul was of the Christian faith. Paul was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Du Quoin American Legion. Paul was born Feb. 23, 1929, in Tamaroa, the son of Paul A. and Anna Elizabeth (Zoeckler) Pitchford. Paul married Marilyn J. Adelman Oct. 3, 1953, in Springfield, and she preceded him in death Feb. 2, 2016. Paul is survived by one daughter, Priscilla Craig and husband Loren of Du Quoin; three step-grandchildren, Jason Craig and Marcia Hill of Pinckneyville, Jarid Craig and Jessica Williams of Austin, Texas, and Josh Craig of Du Quoin; three step-great-grandchildren, Darrah, Finnegan and Willow; one step-great-great-grandchild, Abel; and his cat, Midnite. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with the Rev. Bruce Walker and the Rev. John Pitchford officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin. Burial will be at Tamaroa Cemetery in Tamaroa. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard. Friends may make memorials to the Marshall Browning Hospital Tree of Life or the Perry County Humane Society. They will be accepted at the funeral home. For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.

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