AREA OBITUARIES – Joseph Chad Pillow

Joseph Chad Pillow, age 54, passed away at his residence in the Fulgham Community of Hickman County, Ky. on Sat., May 3, 2025. He was born on Dec. 28, 1970, in Fulton, Ky. to Joe Pillow of the Fulgham Community and the late Janie Guyn Pillow.

Chad lived in this area all his life. He was a graduate of Hickman County High School in 1989 and received his master’s degree from Murray State University in Education. He worked as a Teacher for the McCracken Co. School System in Paducah, Ky. and was a member of the New Harmony Baptist Church. Chad was an avid UK Wildcat fan and loved serving as a referee for basketball and golf.

He is survived by his father, Joe Pillow, of Wingo, Ky.; one sister, Katrina (Bobby) True, of Bedford, Ky.; one niece, Colyn Guyn True (Skyler) Wright, of Stanford, Ky.; two nephews, Benjamin Issac (Tracey) True, of Coldspring, Ky., and Reese Mallory (Morgan) True, of Eminence, Ky.; three great nieces; and three great nephews.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Christopher Pillow.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sat., May 10, 2025, at the Hornbeak Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at the Clark Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

Memorials may be made to Clark Cemetery, 307 State Highway, Fulton, KY 42041.

Hornbeak Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.