Billy Gene Pickering

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Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 W. Washington Avenue
Jonesboro, AR  72401
Saturday, August 12, 2017
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Service Schedule
Chapel Service
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 W. Washington Avenue
Jonesboro, AR  72401
Saturday, August 12, 2017
11:00 am
Cemetery
Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery
3910 Harrisburg Road
Jonesboro, AR  72404
Billy Gene Pickering

of Jonesboro, AR

April 20, 1933 - August 9, 2017

Billy Gene Pickering, 84, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at his daughter's home. He was born April 20, 1933 in Trumann to Lee Dalphis and Lillie Mae Loggins Pickering. Billy was the owner of Pickering Termite Pest Control Co. until retirement. Prior to his retirement, he served as president of the Arkansas Pest Association. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church and proudly served in the U.S. Navy.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter-in-law, Sarah Pickering; one grandson, Reed Pickering; seven brothers and four sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Marcella Hollaway Pickering; a son, Barry Pickering of Jonesboro; a daughter, Vicki Diana Wheeler of Jonesboro; four grandchildren, Brandon Wheeler, Blade Pickering, Wiley Pickering and Adam Arnold; two great grandchildren, Ava Wheeler and Jett Wheeler.

Funeral services will be 11am Saturday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with William Holt officiating. Interment will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 10 am until time of service.


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KATHLEEN AWAI
JONESBORO, AR
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Saturday, August 26, 2017

I would like to let everyone know that it was my pleasure to have known Mr. Pickering. We lived close to each other and periodically over the years were able to have a short conversations. He was always doing something. Him and his family are great people to know. I want to send my condolences to the all his family members.

Mr. Pickering......Rest In Peace.

Nancy Lee Taylor Malone
Pontotoc, MS
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Saturday, August 12, 2017

So sorry for your loss. He fought long and hard to stay with you. I'm sorry we couldn't come out there and be with you. May God wrap His Loving Arms around you and give you special comfort...Love to you and all the family...

John and Susan Utley
Osceola,
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Thursday, August 10, 2017

I am so sad to hear of Bill's passing, he was such a blessing to us as we pastored Wood Street Assembly of God… He was a man of God, loved people, and was a very giving person . I know heaven is richer and one day we will be reunited with our friend Bill.we love you Marcella and are praying for you during this time! Pastor John and Susan Utley

Amy Awai-Barber
Jonesboro,
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Thursday, August 10, 2017

He will be missed, I've known him as long as I can remember , I lived on the hill in the other subdivision where Mr. Pickering would mow his yard every Saturday at 6 a.m. He was a sweet and caring man, my heart and prayers go out to Brandon and the family. Sorry for your loss