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Willie 'Mike' Pickler

SALISBURY - Willie Michael "Mike" Pickler, 52, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Mike was born on April 16, 1959, in Rowan County, a son of Willie Retha Pickler and the late Betty Ann Miller Pickler.

Mike was educated in the Rowan County schools and had worked at Fieldcrest Cannon. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle and spending time with his family.

In addition to his father, survivors include his daughter, Amber Michelle Pickler of Cleveland; grandson Alex Ray Miller; brother Gary Lee Pickler of Salisbury; sister Cathy Ann Pyatte of Jefferson City, Tenn.

Service: A Memorial service and family gathering will be held at his father's home on Wednesday, March 7 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Online condolences can be made to the Pickler family at www.carolinacremation.com.

Carolina Cremation of Salisbury is assisting the Pickler family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Salisbury Post on Mar. 6, 2012.

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Rebecca Pickler

March 1, 2021

I sure wish you were still here right now. You would be able to help me so much n know the answers for situations. Rip Uncle

shirley pickler

February 28, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Rebecca Pickler

February 28, 2019

It doesn't seem real still 7 years later. So much has changed n happened. Wish you were here to handle it all n fix it like you always tried to. Love you always

Shirley Pickler

March 7, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Mike.

Cathy Pyatte

March 6, 2012

To my brother, Thank you so much for being my brother and for loving me. You was always there taking care of me when i needed you. I will never forget the last time we talked and you told me how much you love me.We talked for hours. Thank you for being the best brother ever. I will always love you and never never forget you. You and mom wait on me.Love sis

Talisha Hunter

March 6, 2012

Im so sorry Amber & family to hear about your lost! We will be praying for you guys! If there is anything we can do please let us know. May he Rest in Peace!
~ Hunter Family~

PEGGY LYNCH

March 6, 2012

I WOULD LIKE TO OFFER THE FAMILY OF MIKE MY CONDOLENCES MAY HE REST IN PEACE

Rebecca Pickler

March 6, 2012

Love you and will miss you...I have so many wonderful memories with you as i grew up...RIP

Angela Campbell

March 6, 2012

Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Mike's death. With sincere sympathy and love, Angela Powell Campbell and Family

gail trexler

March 6, 2012

you will be miss by all. love knowing you as a brother n law

Martha O' Shields

March 6, 2012

I have so many memories running through my mind, I am so thankful
for the times we had together;and you having my back and being my
support in some hard times. I love you ; you were special to me more than anyone knows we had a special connection and I know you are at peace now and suffering no more. Thank GOD for the time I did get to spend with you; it was a blessing to be able to hold your hand and tell you bye for now.
Love you Mike.

Cathy Pyatte

March 6, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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