Name: Clifford Donald Pickerd Age: 79
Address: Black Lick, PA
Died: Sunday, January 29, 2017 at his home
Born: December 16, 1937 West Montery, PA (Clarion County)
Father: David Pickerd
Mother: Edith (Foringer) Pickerd
Church:
Work, Clubs & Organizations: Cliff served in the US Air Force active for 4 years and Air Rescue inactive for 4 years. He retired after 32 years from Season All Industries as a truck driver. He was a member of the Teamsters Local #538, Blairsville Italian Club, American Legion Post #493 of Homer City, Coral-Graceton Sportsman’s Club, Red Barn Sportsman Club and was a lifetime member of the Burrell Township Rod & Gun Club where he was a former president. He was also a former president and coach of the Blairsville Little League. He enjoyed spending time with his family, baking and canning.
Survivors
Wife of 55 years – Helen (Buckshaw) Pickerd, Black Lick, PA whom he married on December 13, 1961 in Winchester, VA
Son – David Pickerd & wife Nicole, Blairsville, PA
Daughter – Debra Adanitsch & husband Richard, Normalville, PA
Son – Daniel Pickerd & wife Beth, West Chester, PA
Son – Douglas Pickerd, Black Lick, PA
Daughter – Denise Matzus & husband Matthew, Hopwood, PA
Grand Child – Keaton, Delaney, Luke & Morgan
Sister – Catherine Wiggins, Shelocta, PA
Many Nieces & Nephews
Preceded in death by
Father – David Pickerd
Mother – Edith (Foringer) Pickerd
Brothers – Byron, George, John & Frank Pickerd
Sisters – Dorothy, Emma Jean & Leona Marie
Daughter-in-law – Danielle (George) Pickerd
Visitation:
James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., Blairsville, PA on Wednesday, February 01, 2017 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Funeral:
James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc. on Thursday, February 02, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Rev. Thomas C. Spiker will officiate. VFW Post #5821 & the American Legion Post #0407 will conduct military services Thursday morning in the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may in Clifford’s name to:
VNA Hospice , 850 Hospital Road Suite 3000, Indiana, PA 15701 or
Four Footed Friends, 220 Beck Road, Indiana, PA 15701
www.jamesfergusonfuneralhome.com
