Raymond Earl Pickron

Posted on October 30, 2019

Raymond Earl Pickron, 81, passed away from this life to the next on October 25, 2019, at his home in Perry. Mr. Pickron was born April 19, 1938, in Blountstown to Whit Pickron and Nellie (Comerford) Pickron.

He attended Midway Baptist Church in Perry.

Prior to moving to Perry in 1966, Raymond lived and worked in Highland View, Fla., for local fisheries and the box plant. Upon arrival in Perry, he worked as a truck driver for local businesses before joining with his son, Phillip Tharpe, as co-owner/operator of Tharpe and Pickron Automotive beginning in September 1977. He enjoyed serving his community as a mechanic until retirement in 2004. His favorite earthly hobbies were fresh water fishing with his good friend, Sonny Peacock and meeting his buddies at the Huddle House for morning coffee.

Survivors include: his wife of nearly six years, Carol Slaughter Pickron; two daughters, Shirley Tharpe Shinholser (Wayne) of Tallahassee and Linda Tharpe Oaks (John) of Navarre; two sons, Joe Tharpe (Lavonne) and Ricky Tharpe (Karen) both of Perry; a daughter-in-law Judy Tharpe (Phillip), of Perry; seven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary Rhames Tharpe Pickron; one son, Phillip Tharpe; one grandson, Kevin Shinholser; as well as, his parents, Whit and Nellie, and his siblings, Chester, Hubert, Viola Pitts and Ola Griffin.

A celebration of his life was held on Tuesday, October 29 at 11 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home of Perry with Bro. Mark Pargo and Bro. Harold Reams officiating. The family received friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 29, at Burns Funeral Home of Perry. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of Raymond Pickron.

Friends may sign the online guest book at www.joepburnsfuneralhomes.com