Growing up on a farm in Virginia, Roger was quickly taught the significance of hard work, the importance of family, and the value of a strong faith in Jesus Christ. These important life lessons were what Roger lived by his entire life. Following his high school career, Roger completed his associates degree at a local community college where he met his beautiful wife of forty-six years, Phyllis Pickle. The two then began to build a beautiful life together and created countless memories. Roger worked as a Mechanical Designer his entire career and loved his work. He was also a Mason in the York Lodge #12 of Bristol, Virginia; eventually obtaining the status of Worshipful Master. In his spare time, Roger enjoyed working on any project, playing his guitar, and spending time with his family. Roger was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend; he will certainly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Roger is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Pickle; two children, Brittany Willock, husband Todd, of Roswell, GA. and Bradley Pickle, wife Logan, of Orlando, FL; one sister, Brenda Pickle; three brothers, Mark Pickle, Kirby Pickle, and Tim Pickle; four grandchildren, Maddox Lillie Pickle, Liam Willock, Graham Willock, and Audrey Willock; and several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends also survive.
A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Roger A. Pickle will be held at one o’clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in the Chapel of Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Ledbetter Officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Ridge Memorial Park.
A visitation with family will take place from eleven o’clock in the morning until the service hour on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the funeral home.
In lieu of customary remembrances the family request donations be made to one of the following,
~Alzheimer's & Dementia Association - https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1 - in memory of Roger
~Alpha-1 foundation - https://www.alpha1.org/How-to-Help/Help-Raise-Funds/Donate - in honor of a grandson
~American Cancer Society - https://donate4.cancer.org/?lang=en&_ga=2.50984233.1893191291.1521481282-680760700.1521481282&_gac=1.228913390.1521481282.Cj0 - in honor of his daughter.
Please visit www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com to share memories and leave condolences with the family.
The funeral services for Mr. Roger A. Pickle have been entrusted to the care of Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home, 2950 North Cobb Pkwy Kennesaw, GA 30152.
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