Carl Theodore Pitchford Sr.

Carl Theodore Pitchford, Sr. Celebration of Life Carl Theodore Pitchford Sr. was born into into this the life on June 14,1935 to Thelma Richardson Greene and William Joseph Pitchford, Jr. in Richmond, Virginia. On August 3, 2025 at the age of 90 he departed this life and was welcomed by his brother William Joseph Pitchford III to his new heavenly home. Carl was educated in the Richmond Public School system and graduated from Armstrong High School, class of 1953. After graduating he served in the United States Army and the United States Army Reserve. He was employed as a machinist for Reynolds Metals, Inc., and later at the Nabisco Company until retirement. He also worked part-time servicing Piccolos (Jukeboxes) to keep them playing those records in local establishments. At an early age Carl was baptized in the Christian faith and later confirmed in the Catholic church. He was a long-time member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, serving as an altar boy during his youth. He also was a member of Fr. Charles G. O'Leary Knights of Columbus Council #6457 of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, and also a member of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly 3677. Carl was a devoted, loving an attentive son to his mother. As his mother aged, he would go to her house each morning to prepare breakfast for them as they reflected anand shared current and past life events. When her health permitted, he and his wife (Earline) would bring her to mass on Sundays. Carl was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and boating. Along with his wife, they were active members of the U.S.R.V. (Recreational Vehicle) Club and enjoyed traveling around the country with club members. During his quiet time, he loved watching old westerns. He leaves to remember and cherish his memory his wife of 39 years, Earline Breaker Pitchford; one sister, Frances Greene Morris (Stewart); seven children, Carlisa Webb, Carl Pitchford Jr., (Chicago), June Brice, Gean Clark, Andre Breaker, one niece, Dawn Junius-Jefferson (Wilbert); one nephew, William J. Pilchford IV; three grandchildren, Tamerika Robinson (Anthony) (Chesterfield), Cari Webb (Chesterfield), Chazz Pitchford (Chicago); two great-grandchildren, King Mobly, Justice Robinson; devoted family and friends,Bernard Pitchford, Sherwood Clanton; and faithful fellow parishioner, Daryl Spriggs.

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Carl Theodore Pitchford Sr.

June 14, 1935 - August 3, 2025