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Wilbert PICKARD Obituary
He was preceded in death by his parents, Linwood Pickard and Maybell Pickard Ricks.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Cherry Pickard; sons, Tracey Jackson (Dena) of Clifton, N.J., Michael Shields (Carolyn) of Hampton, Va., and Rodney Shields (Lori) of Hampton, Va.; step-daughter, Deidre Anderson of Newport News, Va.; five grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.
A Viewing will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the funeral home. A Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2010, at First Baptist Church Morrison, 12720 Patrick Henry Drive, Newport News, VA. Interment to follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. The Pickard family is receiving services of comfort at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. (757) 728-0122 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wilbert PICKARD
Johnsie Boyd
June 13, 2010
To The Family;
Remember, "Joy Comes In The Morning" as well as PEACE. May the meories of Wilbert comfort you as God continue to bless this family.
Johnsie Boyd & Family
June 13, 2010
May God bless and give you peace during this difficult time. Red was loved and respected, and will be sadly missed by his "play" family.
William "Bunky" Brown,Newport News, Va
Angelo & Joyce Allen, Atlanta, Ga.
Janice Ferguson, Newport News, Va
Dana Ferguson, Richmond, Va
Bernard & Barbara Brown, Newport News, Va.
June 13, 2010
My long time friend..gone much too soon and missed already. May God comfort your family and bless them with peace.
William "Bunky" Brown - Newport News, Va
Theresa Moore
June 11, 2010
Rodney,
My prayer is that you and your family will fine peace as you are going through.
Vick Valentine
June 11, 2010
Extending my deepest sympathy to each of you during the loss of a dear friend.
Robert & Maggie Twine
June 11, 2010
Rodney, I am so sorry to here of your loss of your father. May God bless you and your family. My prays are with each of you. Mr. and Mrs Robert Twine
Johnnie Lewis
June 10, 2010
Sincere condolances from Johnnie Lewis and family.
June 10, 2010
with sincere condolances from the jones family
Cladie, James, Christine Taylor
June 10, 2010
"So sorry for your lost and god be with and bless the family in your time of grief."
Carrie (Studwell) Nicholson-el
June 9, 2010
May God be with each of you during the loss of a friend and a fine person. My families prayers and love are with you all.
Ball
June 9, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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