Horace Eugene Pickern

February 18, 2023

Mr. Horace Eugene Pickern, age 96, passed away, Thursday, February 16, 2023, at his home in Bratt, FL; surrounded by his family at his bedside. He was a lifelong resident of Bratt, FL. He served in The United States Army and The United States Navy, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Bratt, FL. He retired with Vanity Fair Mills with many years of service and just became “The Handy Man”.

Mr. Pickern loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed doing yard work and going fishing.

Mr. Pickern is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas (Della Mae Mason) Pickern, and numerous brothers, and sisters.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Pauline Pickern, of Bratt, FL; three sons, Rev. Gene (Julie) Pickern, of Fort Worth, TX; Rick (Lonna) Pickern, of Summerdale, AL; David (Debbie) Pickern, of Robertsdale, AL; one daughter, Jackie (Tommy) Steadham, of Robertsdale, AL; eight grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and other relatives.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 2:30 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Greg Sellers, Rev. Larry Bein, Rev. Chip Barbas, and Rev. Mike Lynn officiating.

Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 1:30 PM until service time at 2:30 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.

Pallbearers will be Josh Pickern, Bo Gideons, Adam Manning, Jonathan Lynn, Matt Pickern, Mark Pickern, and Brian Pickern.

Honorary pallbearers will be Eli Lynn, John Manning, Thomas Manning, Luke Pickern, Beneah Gideons, and Christian Gideons.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries