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Mervin Picott Obituary
He was born in Smithfield, VA., on June 12, 1945, to Stella Mae Grandison Picott and the late Elmo Calvin Picott Jr.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry, and Elmo Calvin III.
He gave his life to Christ at an early age and was baptized by the Rev. S. R. Willliams and became a member of Hill Street Baptist Church. He was among the members who marched from Hill Street Baptist Church to what is now known as Main Street Baptist Church. He has been a member in good standing and had been from that time until he was called home to be with the Lord.
He was a dedicated employee at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company for 40 years from June 1966 to June 2006. He received a Certificate of Appreciation as a Master Shipbuilder. His actual retirement date was Dec. 31,2006.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his dedicated, loving wife, Arleen, three sons, Scott, Kenny and Keith; five grandchildren, Stephon, Maurice, Britt, Christian and Caleb; his mother, Stella Picott; six sisters, Catherine Smith, Philadelphia, Pa.,; Barbara Williams/Pernell, Wayne, Pa.; Stella Swan/Ford, Hampton, Va., Marie Jordan/Matthew; Rosetta Robinson, Smithfield, Va. and Artilla Croker, Newport News, Va.; one sister-in-law, Spencer Crocker/Alex; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Celebration of life Service will be held noon Tuesday Sept. 9, at Main Street Baptist Church with Dr. James Harrison officiating. Interment will follow at the Picott Family Cemetery, Carrsville. Viewing from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday Sept. 8, at Shivers funeral Chapel with the family receiving friends from 6 - 7p.m.
Condolences may be registered at www.shiversfuneralchapel.com.
Arrangements by Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield, 757-357-9500 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Veronica (Tucker) Gibson
September 13, 2008
Arleen and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time and in the months ahead. May your faith and love and support of family and friends give you peace and strength.
Alicia Newby
September 10, 2008
Kenny, Marbert & Keith,
I've been thinking about you all since I heard about your dad. I'm not sure how to express my thoughts in words, however, my prayer is that you will trust God for His healing and comfort.
Chisolm Family
September 9, 2008
Keith Picott and Family,
We hope that you find peace and courage during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
GAIL GEORGE-NEWBY
September 9, 2008
TO THE PICOTT FAMILY
I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I AM UNABLE TO BE PRESENT TODAY BUT KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. I KNOW THAT GOD WILL BE A COMFORT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I ALSO KNOW THAT TIME WILL EASE THE PAIN OF LOSS AND MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS KEEP MERVIN NEAR. BE BLESSED.
Toni Richardson
September 9, 2008
Arleen and family, We pray that God will comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow. We know that your faith in Him will sustain you. Our prayers will continue on your behalf. Be Blessed
James Ballard
September 8, 2008
To Arleen & Family,
Mervin has been a friend since young school days and remained while singing with the Men of Music.May God keep you in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely, James & Rosemarie Ballard
Norman & Angeline Jones
September 8, 2008
Mrs. Stella Picott and Family (Nona and Family)
Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me......Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14: 1,6
May you feel God's presence during this time of sorrow. Caring for you, and remembering you in prayer.
May you have comfort in precious memories of your loved one.
In Christian Love, Trail and Angel
Carter Tyler
September 8, 2008
To: Arleen and Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Thaddeus & Kathy Greene
September 8, 2008
Arleen, Scott, Keith and Kenny,
We are so saddened to hear of Mervin's passing. We were really taken by surprise. Mervin was one of our "Lane" brothers and treated everyone from the neighborhood as if they were family. He was just such a pleasant person. We all have lost a great friend. May God bless you all in this most difficult time.
Cherita Richardson (Scott)
September 8, 2008
Ms. Arleen, Keith, Kenny & family, I am so sorry to hear of your lost. Mr. Mervin will always be remember with having a smile on his face. My family and I will keep you in our prayers during this period of grief.
God Bless, Cherita
Sherman Addison
September 8, 2008
To the Picott Family:
Naturally I was shocked at the passing of Mervin, however please know that God is too wise to error and we will keep you in our prayers.
Sherman L. Addison and Family
Upper Marlboro, MD
Rodney Wilson
September 7, 2008
Mrs. Picott, Scott, Keith, and Kenny. My heart is saddened to hear of your loss. I have nothing but good memories of Mr. Picott and will cherish them always. My family and I will keep you in our prayers in your hour of grief. Take comfort to know that he has gone to a better place.
Russell & Peggy Bailey
September 7, 2008
To:Arleen, Scott, Kenneth, Keith, Miss Stella & all the family members:
We share your grief over the lost of Mervin and our Prayers are with each of you.
Alvin & Evelyn Hamlin Blount
September 7, 2008
Picott Family,
We were shocked to hear of the passing of Mervin, and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May the memories in your heart and the peace of our heavenly Father sustain you.
Lots of love.
John Coleman
September 7, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Angela Whitehead
September 7, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Phyllis Stith-Copeland
September 7, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carlos D. Futrell
September 7, 2008
Sorry for your loss of your love one, remember keep your head up high, GOD ONLY PICKS THE BEST! YOU ARE IN THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GOD NEVER MAKE A MISTAKE.
Carlos D. Futrell,Demetria Futrell, and Shynika Stovall
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