John Pickle

Groseclose, VA

John Edward Pickle, age 77, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, VA.

John was born in Groseclose, VA, to the late John W. Pickle and Minnie Elizabeth Pickle. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Roger, Bobby, Kenny, and David, and by his father-in-law, Richard Romans.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Army,  John honorably served his country in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667.  He retired from Holston Motor Company after 42 years as parts manager and later worked with O’Reilly Auto Parts and Grissom Motors.

John was an avid golfer for many years and enjoyed drag racing. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who could repair anything.  His daughters were the brightest light in his life and his grandkids were his pride and joy.

Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years who was his high school sweetheart, Sherry Pickle; his daughters, Missy Pickle and Craig, Chellie Davidson and Tony, Teena Smithnosky and Bob, Julie Nottingham and Brent; favorite sister, Linda Mitchell and Roger; grandchildren, Casey and Savannah Hardin and Re Re, Mary, Sophia, and Bobby Smithnosky, Will and Camille Nottingham; sister-in-law Sue Pickle, mother in law, Thelma Romans, brother in law, Rick Romans and Angela; sister in law, Janet Murphy and Robert and Eric; and special niece, Leighann , and many nieces and nephews. Also many friends and especially his golfing buddies from Holston Hills Golf Course.

A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 2-4PM at John and Sherry’s home, Stone Hill Lane in Rural Retreat, VA. Eulogy by John's son in law Brent and full military honors by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667 will be rendered at 3PM. Memorial contributions can be made to the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com.  Bradley’s Funeral Home is serving the Pickle family.