1920
Joseph
2014
Joseph Pittard
September 20, 1920 — December 26, 2014
Joseph L. Pittard, 94, of Paducah, KY, passed away at 12:45 pm, Friday, December 26, 2014 at Lourdes Hospital.
His military career was extensive. He was a Staff Sergeant in the 83rd Infantry Division. He landed on Omaha Beach on June 23, 1944 after being caught in the huge storm that almost doomed the invasion. He continued on to the Battle of the Bulge and was a part of the only unit to cross the Elbe River. His many honors include the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, and most recently Paducah's 2004 Distinguished Veteran. He was a lifetime member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Commander of Four Rivers Chapter 585 of Military Order of the Purple Heart, and a member of the
Paducah Veterans' Day Planning Committee.
He enjoyed travel and saw the country with his wife, Carolyn, in their motorhome. After she died, he expanded that travel to the world including France, Greece, Australia, Russia, as well as many other locations. He traveled back to Normandy for both the 50th and 60th anniversaries of D-Day. His last and most memorable trip, was to take his granddaughter, Elley, to Israel and Jordan where they walked where Jesus walked and were baptized in the Jordan River.
Throughout his life he has been a constant provider and major support for his family and friends. His quick wit and steady influence were a source of inspiration for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Porter and her husband Stan, of Taylor Mill, KY; his son, Joseph M. Pittard and his wife Vickie, of Paducah, KY; his sister Sara Denton, of Boulder City, NV; his grandchildren, Casey Fisk, Elley Fisk, Max Pittard, Charlie Pittard, Grace Pittard, Debra Schroering and Michael Porter; 13 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn (C.C.) Medley Pittard; his parents, Charles Robert Pittard and Katie Lee McGregor Pittard; his sister, Emma Grace Pittard and his brother, Robert McGregor Pittard.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Friday, January 2, 2015 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah. Rev. Joe Beal will officiate. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am-1:00 pm Friday, January 2, 2015 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001.
His military career was extensive. He was a Staff Sergeant in the 83rd Infantry Division. He landed on Omaha Beach on June 23, 1944 after being caught in the huge storm that almost doomed the invasion. He continued on to the Battle of the Bulge and was a part of the only unit to cross the Elbe River. His many honors include the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, and most recently Paducah's 2004 Distinguished Veteran. He was a lifetime member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Commander of Four Rivers Chapter 585 of Military Order of the Purple Heart, and a member of the
Paducah Veterans' Day Planning Committee.
He enjoyed travel and saw the country with his wife, Carolyn, in their motorhome. After she died, he expanded that travel to the world including France, Greece, Australia, Russia, as well as many other locations. He traveled back to Normandy for both the 50th and 60th anniversaries of D-Day. His last and most memorable trip, was to take his granddaughter, Elley, to Israel and Jordan where they walked where Jesus walked and were baptized in the Jordan River.
Throughout his life he has been a constant provider and major support for his family and friends. His quick wit and steady influence were a source of inspiration for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Porter and her husband Stan, of Taylor Mill, KY; his son, Joseph M. Pittard and his wife Vickie, of Paducah, KY; his sister Sara Denton, of Boulder City, NV; his grandchildren, Casey Fisk, Elley Fisk, Max Pittard, Charlie Pittard, Grace Pittard, Debra Schroering and Michael Porter; 13 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn (C.C.) Medley Pittard; his parents, Charles Robert Pittard and Katie Lee McGregor Pittard; his sister, Emma Grace Pittard and his brother, Robert McGregor Pittard.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Friday, January 2, 2015 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah. Rev. Joe Beal will officiate. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am-1:00 pm Friday, January 2, 2015 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001.
Service Details
Friday, January 2nd, 2015 1:00pm, Milnor & Orr
Interment Details
Woodlawn Memorial Gardens
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