Richard C. Pickering

Richard C. Pickering, 76, of Urbana, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in his residence. He was born on October 31, 1936 in Champaign County, OH, the son of Robert Cecil and Elsie Mae (Huffman) Pickering. Richard was a graduate of Salem High School, served in the U.S. Army and retired from Navistar with over 36 years of service. He was a member of Harmony Lodge #8 F & AM and was a past Master of Champaign Lodge #525 F & AM. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Pickering of Reynoldsburg; two sons, Rich Pickering and his wife Kim of Urbana and John Aubrey and his wife Steph of Huntsville; 6 grandchildren, Tim Saunders, Tyler Saunders, Rachel Pickering, Tristan Saunders, Andrew Pickering and Natalie James; sister, Phyllis Detwiler and her husband Allen of Columbus; brother, James Pickering and his wife Hallie of Cincinnati; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Virginia Jeannie Pickering, and sister, Dorma Ross. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2013 in the WALTER & SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, with Masonic services at 7:45 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 with Chaplain Mark Meyer officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Dale Cemetery, Urbana. Contributions in Richards memory may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Central Ohio Chapter, 2225 Citygate Drive, Suite E, Columbus, OH 43219. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.walterfunerals.com.