Benny Picklesimer, age 63 of McCaysville, GA passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his home. He was born on February 22, 1957 in McCaysville, GA to the late Harvey Allen Picklesimer and Ruby Ellen Walkey Picklesimer. He was a warehouse manager for Epic Enterprises. Benny was a dedicated member of Bethel Church for thirty-one years where he served as the pianist and a deacon. He was a God-fearing man who used his musical talent to serve the Lord.
Survivors are his wife of thirty-five years, T.C. Picklesimer of McCaysville, GA; daughter, Whitley Picklesimer of McCaysville, GA; siblings, Deborah Sue Parris (Ronnie) of Blue Ridge, GA, Rev. Alan Pickelsimer (Johnie) of Mineral Bluff, GA, Bobby Picklesimer of Chatsworth, GA, Carol Newberry (Larry) of Mineral Bluff, GA, Kathy Whitener (Dennis) of Blue Ridge, GA and Roger Picklesimer of Ducktown, TN; uncles, aunts and cousins.
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 from the Bethel Church with Rev. Doug Payne and Rev. Brett Curtis officiating. Music was provided by Rodney Picklesimer, Rebecca Millsaps and Jeremy Payne. Interment followed in the Bethel Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rodney Picklesimer, Dylan Millsaps, Junior Whitener, Sam Parris, Trigg Parris and Jody Millsaps. Honorary Pallbearers were the Deacons and Trustees of Bethel Church. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Saint Jude Childrens Hospital at P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or saintjude.org. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation Bethel Church
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
159 Bethel Church Rd.McCaysville, GA 30555
Directions Funeral Service Bethel Church
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
2:00 PM
159 Bethel Church Rd.McCaysville, GA 30555
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