Winster Pitchford

Winston Pitchford, as he was regularly known, passed away April 2, 2018 at the Veteran Hospital at 1500 E. Woodrow in Jackson, MS. He was 99 years old;born April 18, 1918 in Lexington, MS to Elijah and Callie Logan-Pitchford who preceded him in death. He really loved the Lord, Jesus Christ, therefore he joined the Macedonia Baptist Church in Lexington, MS where attended his home church in Lexington, as often as he could. He was intelligent, classy, witty, and a wise gentleman. He was a true Pitchford man. He took care of his family by working hard on the many jobs held. When he returned home from the Army after serving in World War II along the German and French Boarders from 1943 to 1945, he began working for the Illinois Central Railroad as a mail porter. He often switched out with other workers who needed to be off as a train porter. Being a train porter allowed visit many different cities in the United States. As many soldiers of that time did when they got out of the army, he signed up for Barber College. He worked as a barber on Saturdays and evening following his daily railroad job. After retiring from the railroad he began working at Jackson College as a Building Engineer. In 1978, he began work for Hertz Car Rental; as a driver and Coordinator, hiring family members and women and men in his neighborhood to drive cars all over Mississippi. This position allowed him to develop relationships and lifelong friendships with young and old. He loved his six children and he often served as parent and grandparent to those around him. Everyone loved his welcoming smile and his ability to communicate with the young and anyone who met him. The Lord allowed him the blessings of a good life to the age of 99. Winster was preceded in death by eleven siblings; daughter, Dorothy Collins; and granddaughter, Lisa Collins. To cherish his memories are children: Leron Pitchford Tibbs (Bessie) Of Akron, Ohio, Joe Pitchford (Ruth) of Jackson,MS., Myrtle P. Jackson of Jackson,MS., Bobbie P. Teat (Jessie) of Milwaukee Wis., Edith Pitchford of JACKSON, MS., and Betty Pitchford of Jackson, MS.; Grandchildren; Leron Tibbs Jr. of Akron, Ohio, Michelle Tibbs of Akron, Ohio, Joe Pitchford Jr. of Dallas, TX., Derike (Mary) of Kansas, City, MO., Lela Lucille Pitchford of Kansas City Mo., Yolanda Pitchford (Tanaunya) of Denver, Colorada, Jacquelyn Thomas of Jackson, MS., Lakiesha Willis(Uysses) of Jackson,MS. , Anthony Jackson (Graciela )of McKinney, TX., Shondra King(Edward) of Memphis,TN. Jamian Jackson(Elaina) of Flowood, MS., Adlene French of Jackson, MS., Randi Welch (Jamhal) of Orlando, Fl., and Jeremy Pitchford of Jackson, MS; One sister, Lela Bell Pitchford Freeman of Lexington, Ms. And a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Winster Pitchford

April 18, 1918 - April 2, 2018