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Robert Pickering Obituary

Robert P. Pickering WADMALAW ISLAND - Robert P. Pickering, age 66, of Wadmalaw Island, SC, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Mr. Pickering leaves to mourn: his beloved wife, Deborah, his four sons, Robert (Karen), Richard (Felicia), Russell (Mariam), and Randall (Marilyn), ten grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Viewing will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2017, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Chapel, 18 Hanover St., Charleston, SC 29403. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 9, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Royal Baptist Church, 4761 Luella Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405. Funeral Services are being provided by Fielding Home for Funerals, 122 Logan St., Charleston, SC 28401, 843-722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954.

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Published by The State on Jun. 7, 2017.

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Tessa Spencer Adams

June 14, 2017

I just heard the very sad news! I saw Bobby this past March and had the chance to chat with him for a few minutes. My sincere prayers and condolences to the entire Pickering family.

June 12, 2017

To The Pickering family Condolences from The Jakes family. MR.PICKERING will be truly missed . LOVE from Cliff Jakes.

Alvin Davidson

June 9, 2017

My heartfelt condolences for your loss...On behave of my family and all your friends may the Lord comfort you and your family

Cathy Joyner

June 9, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Daphne & Teddy Brown

June 8, 2017

Bobbie will be greatly missed. He was a mentor to our daughter Rashida at St. Andrews High School. We are deeply appreciated of his caring and thoughtful insight in directing her towards positive career choices. We are in Prayer for the family during this difficult time.

Ellsworth DeVeaux

June 8, 2017

My condolences to the Pickering family, Bobby was one of the most genuine and caring people I have ever met. Bobby will be missed by Family and a host of friends.

June 8, 2017

To The Entire Pickering Family;

My Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Please accept My heartfelt condolences for your loss...

Charlesetta "Sophia Murray
Voorhees College

Aaron Richardson

June 8, 2017

To the Pickering Family: We want to express our deepest condolences and may God bless you in your time of loss.
Aaron and Gerda Richardson

Juandario Buggs

June 8, 2017

To the PickeTring family,I'm sorry for the lost of your loved one.There is no better reward than to be with our Heavenly Father ;so keep your heads up and comfort each other. God Bless you all.

Deronda Baxter Lucas

June 8, 2017

Rest in paradise...

Rebecca Jean Anderson-G

June 8, 2017

Sending my Condolences.

June 7, 2017

June 7,2017
To the Pickering Family,
The Smalls family extends condolences. You will miss his earthy presence but try to remember the wonderful times that each of you shared with him throughout his life. Know that he is sitting at the Master's table singing songs of praise with his parents and all of his loved ones who preceded him. May God bless all of you.

Sincerely,
Charley Mae,
Jackie Smalls Goodnight
Charles (Cheese) Smalls,Jr.

Jesse Frasier

June 7, 2017

To The Entire Pickering Family: We extend our heartfelt condolences during this time of your sorrow. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers as the Lord provides you the needed Strength during these hours and in the future.
Sincerely, Jesse and Flora Frasier

June 7, 2017

To The Pickering Family, May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, The McCray Family

Brenda D Bennett Williams

June 7, 2017

To: Deborah and The Pickering family: With heartfelt sympathy and deep sorrow our hearts go out to all of you! May God give all of you strength and comfort! Our Sincere Love,
The Williams Family. (Brenda, Eddie, Candace, Aaron and Allen)

June 7, 2017

Pickering Family
You are in our thoughts and prayers in your time of loss. God bless.
Ralph & Jeanette Stewart

Raymond Singleton

June 7, 2017

To the Pickering Family:
More sympathy is with you now than words alone can say, For those who share your friendship share your loss as well. Keeping you in Prayer.

June 7, 2017

To the Pickering Family,
God will give your strength to mend the broken chain. Trust in him.
Love,
Eddie & Dorothy Patterson
Voorhees College

Gail Blair

June 7, 2017

To Deborah and family:
Remember, God is always with you and will never leave you. He allowed the family to share wonderful times together, so cling to those loving memories to strengthen you at this challenging time.

Mr.& Mrs. Javis

June 7, 2017

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

June Evans

June 7, 2017

To the Pickering Family: May God comfort, strengthen, and keep you during this difficult time.

Cheryl Blankenship

June 6, 2017

Deborah ... you have my deepest sympathy!

Beverly (The Citadel) Horry

June 6, 2017

To the Pickering family: prayers go out to you and your family.

Veronica Watson-Jenkins

June 6, 2017

May god comfort the Pickering family at this time of loss

Lisa Ukuku

June 6, 2017

Robert, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, praying for your family.
Lisa Ukuku

cornelius st.mark

June 5, 2017

My God,not Bobby. I knew him since kindergarten we were good buddies. I'm overwhelmed and deeply saddened. My condolences to the entire Pickering family. My prayers are with you all. He was a good man. Stay strong and trust in God, He'll see you through.

Herbert and Christine Legare

June 5, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family of the late Robert Pickering. May the peace of the be with you and give you strength . Let the memories of your love one guide you through this difficult time.

Tom FELDER

June 5, 2017

God of all, we pray to you for Robert for whom we love dearly, but see no longer. Grant to him eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace. Amen.

Robertretta Brown Patterson

June 5, 2017

My heart is truly heavy. Mr. Pickering was a wonderful man and I have many great memories from our days at St. John's and our tailgating at SCSU. Mrs. Pickering, you have my deepest sympathy. Richie, you and your brothers are in my prayers as well.

Phyllis Scott

June 5, 2017

Although I didn't get to personally meet Bob, I would like to extend my sincere condolences. His passing is a great loss to the family, the community, and to one of his very best friends, Kenneth (Khaki) Graham.

Elizabeth Connor

June 5, 2017

My husband and I send strength and love to the Pickering family.

Stacey Washington

June 5, 2017

My heart is sadden by the passing of such a great man. I pray that God will send His comforter to this sweet and caring family during this transitioning time in their lives. Mr. Pickering will truly be missed. Ms. Deborah, I send my love.

June 5, 2017

we care:

feetnin, andrea, irma

Marcus and Rebecca Cox

June 5, 2017

We are saddened by this great loss. What a beautiful caring and generous soul. Mr. Pickering and Ms. Deborah were always so supportive of Marc and Pick and anything they were doing at the Citadel and around the city. Such a loving and kind couple to know. We still feel your support though we're miles away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pat Lee

June 5, 2017

Pick,

My deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family. Having lost my dad almost two years ago, I really can connect with what you all are going through. Thinking of you...

Sharon Clark

June 5, 2017

Condolences from Janockeil J.Clark, Austin D. Gray and Sharon D. Clark and Family

Justin and Benita Pearson

June 4, 2017

To the family of Mr. Robert Pickering...Nita and I extend our prayers and condolences. His legacy and love will live on through all of you. Be encourage and may God, the Holy Spirit comfort you.......Justin and Benita

M. E. Melvin

June 4, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pickering Family.

June 4, 2017

Deborah and family, we were so saddened to hear of Bobbys passing. We are praying for you and the family. Love, Jennifer, Christian, Blake and Alex

Sharon Wigfall

June 4, 2017

Deborah
My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Gathers

June 4, 2017

You and your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers.

Steve Ellis

June 3, 2017

Bobby was a caring man. We are grateful for his friendship. Our deepest sympathy to all his lovely family.

June 3, 2017

Deborah, sons and family, I was deeply saddened to learn of Bobby's passing. Sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to you and yours. May the Holy Spirit comfort you during this challenging period of transition. Sincerely, Elinor Holmes Coaxum and family

June 3, 2017

From the Ascue Family: You have our condolences for your loss.

Deborah Joseph

June 3, 2017

To: Deborah and the Pickering family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May the love of God and the peace of the Holy Spirit sustain you in the days ahead.
From: Debbie and Jerald Joseph

Nathaniel A. Williams

June 3, 2017

We are truly sorry to hear of Bobby's death. May he rest in peace.

Nat. And Carolyn Williams

June 3, 2017

Deeply saddened to learn of Bobby's passing. Our prayers go out to the Pickering family.

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