Funeral Services Set for Bo Pilgrim

PITTSBURG – Funeral services are scheduled Wednesday for Lonnie “Bo” Pilgrim, 89. Pilgrim, the co-founder and longtime Chairman and CEO of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, and Chairman Emeritus of Pilgrim Bank, died at his home on Friday. No word on the cause of death. According to the Erman Smith Funeral Home web site, a memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Pittsburg. Visitation with the family was held Tuesday evening. There will be a private family burial prior to the memorial service.