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Birth:          5 Apr 1930 Knob Lick, Metcalfe Co., Ky.
Death:          8 Apr 2015 Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Ind.

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Clyde W. "Smoky" Pedigo, 85, of South National Road, died at 8:41 a.m. Wednesday, 
April 8, 2015, at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Clyde was born April 5, 1930, in Knob Lick, Kentucky, the son of Henry and Mary 
Berthie Pedigo. He married Ruth DeSpain Pedigo May 28, 1957. She preceded him in 
death February 4, 2006.

When Clyde was younger, he was a farmer in Kentucky before moving to Columbus 
where he continued to farm for many years. He was employed by Vernco for 10 years 
and and retired from Cosco in 1994 after 28 years of service. In 1995, he opened 
Pedigo’s Lawn Mowing, cutting grass for 15 years. He also was previously employed 
as a bus driver and taxi driver.

Clyde was a member of Carpenters Union Local 1155. He enjoyed bluegrass music and 
was one of the original members of the “Cow Town Ramblers” bluegrass band. He also 
played music with Elvan Rooks and the Bluegrass Ramblers and Bill Monroe, as well 
as Lonzo and Oscar.

The funeral will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2015, at Jewell-Rittman 
Family Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Ballard officiating. Calling will be from 1 to 5 
p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service Monday. Burial will 
be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association through the 
funeral home.

Survivors include his sons, William D. (Macia) Pedigo of Columbus and Timothy W. 
(Beth) Pedigo of Middletown, Indiana; daughter, Lea A. Pedigo of Columbus; 
grandchildren, Dustan Pedigo, Amber Hall, Vicky Pedigo and Abby Walters; 11 great-
grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a niece and nephew, Joann Moon of 
Taylorsville and Randall Jessie of Dupont; and great-niece and nephews, Jose, 
Lilyana and Alex.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth; a daughter, Tammy Lou Pedigo; 

You are invited to view his video tribute after 1 p.m. Sunday, light a virtual candle and 
send a message to the family via the Internet.

http://www.jewellrittman.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1556937
www.jewellrittman.com 

Parents
PEDIGO James Henry ()
HURT Mary Bertha ()

Siblings
PEDIGO Clyde W. ("Smoky") (5 Apr 1930 - 8 Apr 2015)

Marriage To DESPAIN Ruth Marie (9 Sep 1931 - 4 Feb 2006)
    m. 28 May 1957 

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Parents
DESPAIN Ollie Lee (27 Mar 1890 - 9 Jul 1954)
PHELPS Lizzie Grace Malinda (26 Apr 1899 - 15 May 1964)

Children by DESPAIN Ruth Marie 9 Sep 1931 - 4 Feb 2006
PEDIGO William D. ()
PEDIGO Tammy Lou (19 Dec 1958 - 2 Mar 1963)
PEDIGO Timothy W. ()
PEDIGO Lea A. ()

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