FREDERICKTOWN – Russell Edward Pickering, 80, of Fredericktown, died peacefully on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at a family residence in Blacklick. He was born April 4, 1940, in Stockport, to Russell George and Gladys Lucille (Johnson) Pickering.
Russell completed his education while serving in the U.S. Air Force.
He married Carol Morgan on March 17, 1962. They moved to Fredericktown in 1979.
Russell worked for American Electric Power for over thirty years, retiring in 2000. He practiced Baptist beliefs and studied the Bible daily. His hobbies were fishing, gardening, carpentry and art.
Russell will be deeply missed by his wife Carol of Fredericktown; his children Starla (Dan) Rhodes of Blacklick, and Russell P. (Karen) Pickering of Fredericktown; grandchildren, Daren, Heather, Sharanay and Aaron; and great-grandchildren, Quinn, Malcolm, Malachi and Mallory.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Charlotte, Don, Nancy, Jerry and Bob.
Friends may call on Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Mount Vernon Chapel. Funeral services will follow at Roberts, where military rites will be held. A private burial will take place in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens.
Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice; 655 Metro Place S.; Ste. 770; Dublin, OH 43017.
