Roy C. Pickel

Roy C. Pickel Chilhowie, Va. Roy C. "Claib" Pickel, 80, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. He proudly served in the Army 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles. Roy was a longtime member of Macedonia Baptist Church and a member of the Chilhowie Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vance and Hazel Pickel; one brother, Ronald Pickel. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Carolyn H. Pickel; daughter, Sherry Blevins and husband Matt of Chilhowie, Va.; son, Jeff Pickel and wife Penny of Chilhowie, Va.; precious grandchildren, Travis Pickel, Troy Pickel, Corey Blevins, and Sarah Pickel; brothers, Paul Pickel of Baltimore, MD., David Pickel of Fallston, MD., Wayne Pickel of Bel Air, MD. Kenny Pickel of Delta, PA.; sisters, Carol Tracey of Jarrettsville, MD., Barbara Preston of Rising Sun, MD., and Kathy Donhauser of Fallston, MD. Numerous Nephews, Nieces, Neighbors, and Church friends also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted 4 PM Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 PM until 4 PM Sunday prior to the funeral service at the church. Pallbearers will be Troy Pickel, Travis Pickel, Corey Blevins, Sarah Pickel, Matt Blevins, Paul Greer, and Roy C. Powers. Condolences can be made to the family online at www.williamsfuneralhomeofchilhowie.com . Williams Funeral Home of Chilhowie is serving the Pickel Family.