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Samuel Pickerel Obituary

Samuel Ray (Sammi) Pickerel, 55, of Roanoke, Va., and Myrtle Beach, S.C., passed away in Myrtle Beach where he had resided once retired after 20 years of service with Norfolk-Southern Railway. Those left to cherish his memory are two loving daughters, Heather and Krystle Pickerel; his father and mother, Joseph and Mildred Pickerel; brother, Kenny Pickerel; brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Cindi Pickerel; sister and brother-in-law, Annette and Jeff Giles; sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Carl Padgett; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends; and his beloved dog, Ginger. A very talented and loving man, he will always be remembered as having a great time and living life to the fullest, never to be forgotten! The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Graveside services will be held 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, in Franklin Memorial Park in Boones Mill. Dr. Ken Scoggins will officiate. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 16 to Aug. 19, 2009.

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Phillip Wilson

August 21, 2009

I am really sorry to hear that Sammy is gone. I had some good times back in the 70's running around with him. God bless the Pickerel family.

Bill DeBusk

August 20, 2009

May your memories bring you comfort. I remember some fun times in the Boy Scouts. On time we were hiking from the Parkway to Lithia and had to cross a creek with slippery rocks. Sammy fell backward into the creek with his pack and sleeping bag! Everyone piched in to give him dry cloths! Whoa ! !

August 19, 2009

Kenny

So sorry for your loss.

Michele, Lynchburg, VA

j.b. j. b. smith

August 19, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jimmie Claybrook

August 19, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

nichole harth

August 19, 2009

Heather and Krystle, I dont even know what to say! Im so sad to hear about your dad! I had no idea that he had passed until today! Im sorry I was not there for you guys! Please let me know if I can do anything for you and the family! My thoughts and prayers are with you both! Love yall!

SHELBY ADAMS

August 18, 2009

MILDRED, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SON. I DIDNT KNOW IT IN TIME TO BE THERE, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.i KNOW WHAT YOU'RE GOING THROUGH,AS YOU KNOW I ALSO LOST A SON.yOU WERE ALWAYS A GOOD FRIEND AND STILL ARE. LET THE LORD BE YOUR STRENTH.

Kim Brown

August 18, 2009

Annette,

I was sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. May God bless you and keep you in his care during this most difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Robin Stidham

August 18, 2009

Heather & Krystle,
I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.

August 18, 2009

Krystle and Heather, we are so sad to learn of your Dads passing. It is very hard to lose a parent, as we both know. Just know that the most important thing is to keep the fond memories you have with your Dad in your heart and mind and I know he was conforted by you both being with him in his last few day.

Love, Leketa and D.T.

Tommy Sain

August 18, 2009

Martha
Sorry to read of the death of Sammi,I am in Richmond,have been since 1986,give me a call if you are ever thru here.Hope you are doing well

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