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BORN
12/02/1962
DIED
01/14/2026
James Picklesimer Obituary
James attended Chelsea Schools. He loved shooting pool and mushroom hunting.
Survivors include children, Ashley Beeman, and Dustin Picklesimer; siblings, Castle Jerry (Mary Ellen) Picklesimer, Linda (Gail) Picklesimer Shears, Rita Picklesimer Perry, and Ishmael (Debra) Picklesimer, Jr.; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, special friend, Tom Miller; and canine buddy, Jaxon. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Ted Picklesimer and Samuel Picklesimer.
Per James' wishes, there will be no services. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chelsea.
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Chris and Wyman
January 20, 2026
Our condolences to you Jerry and Mary and the Picklesimer family
Barry Renee Rudloff
January 19, 2026
We loved James.
Mikel E Stiers
January 15, 2026
We at Uptown Coney island are saddened and heartbroken to hear about James passing and send our sincere condolences to his Family and Friends He was a customer and Friend of ours for many years and it was always a pleasure to see his smile and enjoy his witty personality when he would stop in almost every day until his illness prevented him from doing so.. loved watching him do his daily Scatchers and one of the first places he stopped in at before going to Lansing to collect his winnings was the Coney!We have lost alot of Customers over the last 25 years and they all were special to us but he definitely was a unique person that always put a smile on our Faces.. RIP Our Friend James
Dustin Picklesimer
January 15, 2026
I love you Dad
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