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Submitted: 12/14/21 • Approved: 12/26/21 • Last Updated: 12/29/21 • R1406640-G0-S3
January 4, 1965 - November 7, 2021
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Paul Franklin Pitchford, 56, of Roland, Oklahoma passed from this life November 7, 2021 in Fort Smith.
He was born, January 4, 1965 in , LaMirada California.
Paul had worked as a lineman. Paul was a jack of all trades, and a master of many. He enjoyed making all around him laugh, and was quite the entertainer, he had an endless list of hobbies and was excellent at them all, such as playing guitar, Disc Golf, Boating, fishing, bow hunting, skateboarding, gaming, off-road racing, working on cars & dirt bikes, a gifted gardener, was an amazing cook and overall, watching the Las Vegas Raiders with his father. He was a charismatic and charming person, the kind of person that would give you the shirt off of his back. When you met Paul you've gained a friend for life no matter who you were. He loved his family, and his family has always loved him. He has always been super great playing with all the children and would've fallen instantly in love with baby Jackson.
Paul is survived by his son, Nicholas Pitchford (Rikkie), of Castle Rock, CO; his parents, Tom and Linda Pitchford of Roland, OK; siblings, Tommy Don Pitchford Jr. of Tahlequah, OK, Marcia Ann Hubbs (Ray) of Fort Smith, AR, Nelson Lowe (Lauren) of Fort Smith, AR and Charmie Chirgwin of CA; two grandchildren, Maggie Mae and Marley Brooks, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, Apryl (Derek), Brianna, Levon, Landon, Sara, Eric, ChaDonna, Dalanie Mae, Anjuan, Maddison, Audrey, Novalee, Willow, Ioannis, Ada Jane, Ethan, Riley, Cali, Mj and Ava Grace along with very large extended family.
Paul was preceded in death by his birth mother, Mary Ann Pitchford of Indianapolis, IN, his grandparents Paul and Ethel Pitchford, and his aunt Paula (Pitchford) Maes.
Graveside services will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Paris, AR on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 10:00 A.M under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Rest in paradise Paul F. Pitchford.
Contributed on 12/14/21 by billsully060
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