Ronald Pickelsimer

Ronald Eugene Pickelsimer, 72, of Bessemer City, passed away at home surrounded by his family on January 28, 2019. He was born September 8, 1946 in Gaston County to the late Hobert Eugene and Edna Carter Pickelsimer.

Ronald was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Duke Energy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Loria Hall; grandson Travis Crowe.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife for 32 years Lois Pickelsimer; daughter Kim Pritchard of Bessemer City; sister Linda Baker of Bessemer City, step-sons Samuel Crowe of Dallas, David Crowe of Taylorsville, Doug Crowe of Dallas, Clifton Crowe of Dallas; 8 grandchildren; 9 great- grandchildren.

Ronald's funeral will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services with Mr. Nelson Burnett, Sr. officiating.

His family will receive friends from 1 to 2:00 prior to the service at the funeral home.

Interment will follow Westview Gardens, Bessemer City with military honors.

Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region 7600 Little Ave. Charlotte, NC 28226.