He was born December 23, 1934, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to William Herman and Martha Modena (Bogart) Pitchford.
Throughout his life, he was known as a hardworking man who believed in earning an honest living. He was self employed and ran multiple successful businesses prior to his retirement.
He loved sports and ball games, was a devoted Arkansas Razorbacks and Chicago Cubs fan, and especially enjoyed spending time taking care of his yard. Herbert loved his family deeply and was known for his strong work ethic and independent spirit. He was also a faithful member of Salem Church of God in Salem, Arkansas.
He is survived two sons, James Pitchford (Lesli) of Dixon, Illinois, and Kevin Pitchford of Dixon, Illinois; daughter, Jeanne Thomas of Dixon, Illinois, many grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, May Eller of St. Louis, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, William Pitchford; one grandson; one great-granddaughter; one great-great-grandson; one son-in-law, one daughter-in-law, five sisters; and three brothers.
Local funeral arrangements were at Jones Funeral Home Dixon. Burial at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon.
