James "Jim" Pickering's obituary , Passed away on August 22, 2021 in Cleveland, Tennessee

James "Jim" Pickering

January 16, 1951 - August 22, 2021 (70 years old)

Cleveland, Tennessee

James "Jim" Pickering's obituary , Passed away on August 22, 2021 in Cleveland, Tennessee

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James "Jim" Pickering

January 16, 1951 - August 22, 2021 (70 years old)

Cleveland, Tennessee

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James Pickering Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Pickering of Cleveland, Tennessee, born in Athens, Tennessee, who passed away on August 22, 2021, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Pickering to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary L. Hoback Pickering and Frederick M. Pickering; and his former wife Robin L. Pickering. He is survived by: his wife Jo Ellen Pickering of Cleveland; his children, Amber Pickering of Cleveland, Kristan Vaughan (Del) of Cleveland and Ben Pickering (Megan); his grandchildren, Hunter Pickering, Corbin Duckett, Axton Pickering and Raylan Vaughan; and his brother John Eddy Pickering. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and work family and friends.

The family request in lieu of flowers, Memorials be made to the Orange Grove Center, 947 Vine Street Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403 or go to their website, orangegrovecenter.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jim Rush Funeral Homes



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August 26, 2021

Charles Stiles wrote a sympathy message

“Jim was my best friend and next door neighbor in Athens growing up....I remember many afternoons on his carport passing time with Jim while Eddy was swinging high on the porch swing....He had a big heart to help care for his brother....Jim deserved a lot of respect....I lost touch with him in my adult years with all my wandering....I hope he had a meaningful life....It was good to hear he had the joy of children and grandchildren....May peace be with him and his family...Charlie Stiles”


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