Thomas Otho Pitchford was born in Red Oak, OK, on Feb 23, 1927. He died in Dinuba, CA, on Dec 2, 2017, at the age of 90. Tom had worked in sales for Smith Auto in Dinuba and for Jensen & Piligard in Visalia. He was preceded in death by daughters, Jeanette Pitchford and Christine Hogg, a son-in-law, Bobby Middleton, and a daughter-in-law, Jackie Pitchford.
Tom is survived by his wife, Irene Pitchford; five children, Charlene Middleton of Clovis, Tommy & Jody Pitchford of Wyoming, Michelle and Charlie Croughwell of Agua Dulce, CA, Scott Pitchford of Visalia, and Michael & Cassandra Pitchford of Dinuba; his son-in-law, Skip Hogg; 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
In March, the family is planning on having a "Round of Golf" in Tom's remembrance at Ridge Creek Golf Course.