George D. Pitzer, 95, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 2:10 A.M. at his residence.

He was born January 19, 1929, in Moatsville, West Virginia, to the late Roy Lee and Mary Pearl Scott Pitzer.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Natalie Waugh Pitzer in 2016. 

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, was a maintenance worker for the Corps of Engineers and attended Melson Ridge United Baptist Church.

He is survived locally by his daughter, Peggy Haskiell; two grandchildren, Patricia Haskiell and Adam Haskiell (Tracey); great-grandchildren, Jacob Bailey, Luella Bailey, Dak Haskiell, Andrew Grant

Funeral service – Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Talbott Funeral Home in Belington, West Virginia

Burial in Mt. Morris Cemetery in Barbour County, West Virginia

Visitation on Wednesday from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Talbott Funeral Home

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home is assisting the family with local arrangements