Bobby W. Pitcock

Bobby W. Pitcock, 59 of Lake Worth, FL, formerly of Nashville, TN and a native of Red Boiling Springs, TN, passed away March 23, 2016 in Lake Worth, FL.

He has been with his husband, Roger Hendrix, the love of his life for 38 years. They were married in 2013 and have traveled the world together, living life to its fullest bringing back stories of adventure from around the globe. He was a man of many dimensions: a Democrat with a strong moral compass that always fought for the underdog and a fierce advocate for Gay Rights for many years. Professionally, he began his career as a respiratory therapist, soon becoming a department head. Over the years held many administrative rolls, last being vice president of St. Thomas Midtown Hospital. After 25 years serving at St Thomas he left to take leadership at JFK Medical Center in Lake Worth, FL., and was presently the Director of Cardiac and Pulmonary Services/Cardiac Service Line Leader at JFK Medical Center.

He is survived by his husband, Roger Hendrix; mother, Inez Pitcock of Red Boiling Springs, TN.; his brother, Rick Pitcock of Dayton, OH, three nieces, one nephew. He is also survived by the Lily Tomlin Family including her brother, Richard Tomlin and long- time best friend, Tennessee Michael Tomlin and a host of friends that thought of him as family. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Pitcock. Bobby was a great son to his mother Inez, a great brother and best uncle. He is remembered by us all. “The nights are darker now that Bobby’s spark is missing from our lives”.

Family will have a hour prior visitation beginning at 12 noon with a Celebration of Life Service for Bobby will begin at 1:00 PM April 16, 2016 at Highland Hills Funeral Home, 2422 Brick Church Pike, Nashville, TN, Pastor Larry Ferguson and Pastor Terence Haley Sr. officiating. Private entombment will be in the Tomlin Mausoleum at Woodlawn Memorial Park at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, c/o Outreach Program for “Room at the Inn”, a program that feeds and shelters the homeless, 1303 Hawkins Street, Nashville, TN 37203.

The family of Bobby Pitcock wishes to give special thanks to his long time confident and closest friend, Tennessee Michael Tomlin for his outpouring of love that he has put into this home going celebration. This was truly a labor of love for him to do this for his dearest friend in this world.

This is one of Bobby’s favorite quotes:
“I rode all the rides", "you just have to get your wits about you, and dig in. You never know how long it’s going to last”.
Ethel Kennedy

Survived by spouse, Roger Hendrix; mother, Inez Pitcock; brother, Rick Pitcock, all formally of Red Bowling Springs, TN; numerous other relatives and friends. Complete obituary forthcoming.