Rodney Sylvester Pickering also affectionately known by many as "Pickaloo" "Pick" and "Picky" from Frederiksted, St. Croix US Virgin Islands passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2019 in Grand Prairie, TX. He was 80 years old. Rodney was a veteran of the United States Army. The discipline and his unique attention to detail that he learned while serving never left him, as friends and family will attest to.He loved life and enjoyed working doing what he loved. When he was not working tirelessly ensuring that our drinking water is clean, he would be spending his time with his family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents Ludwina Grant Pickering and Lawrence Ignatius Pickering as well as his grandmother, Ms. Lillian Grant.
He is remembered with love by his Daughters: Paula Pickering-Henry, Glendora P. Pickering-Porter, Lorina L. Pickering and Etta Lee Pickering-Mitchell;
Grandchildren:(Paula)-Taivyonne Henry, (Glendora)-DeVante T. S. Valmont and DeJah Porter, (Lorina)-Lyssa Williams, Adriel Williams, Azriel Williams and Aaron Williams, (Etta)-Kendell L. Barry, Keenan L. Mitchell and Korey L. E. Mitchell.
Former Spouse and Part-time Caregiver: Geralda Pickering
Son in laws: Edward C. Porter and Lester Mitchell
He is also survived by sisters: Melba Joseph and Lynell Fergus-Armory
Nieces: Lila M. Payne-Scheffer, Ebony E. Christian, Valenica Brown, Lynell M. Armory, Jr., Karris M. Armory, Rhea Pickering, Cherice Pickering-King,and Diane O. Brown, Diedra N. Brown-Tull and Delreese C. Brown
Relatives in Law Carmi E. Pickering, Samuel Tull
Great Nieces: Jayde Jones; Audrie M. Sheffer; Meriah L. Amory, Naquida, Carmindy, Rybeckah, Chrinity and Chasidy Pickering.
Nephews: Norbert Pickering Jr; Gregory A.J. Bennerson, Robert Christian and Lionel Christian, Najeem Armory and Dei'Ondre Armory, Andre and Anthony Mazyck, Anthony Brown Jr.
Great Nephews: Kahlil B. Jennings, Ian M. Sheffer, Harvey D. Amory; Ethan T. Christian; Gregory A. J. Bennerson, III, Oflami King
To All the Pickering Families in St. Thomas, USVI and Tortola, BVI, Simeon Williams and family; Alfred Williams and family; The Mason Family; colleagues at the various divisions within the Department of Public Works, Department of Planning and Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Agency's Caribbean Office; members of St. Patrick's School and Catholic Church; members of St. Joseph Church. As well as, a host of other relatives, cousins and friends too numerous to mention.
The family would like to extend our gratitude to all who offered up prayers and condolences and to all who assisted in his comfort and care including Kehinde "Kay" Adelana and Maureen at 24 Hour Home Care LLC, Medical City of Arlington Hospital, Arlington, TX and Vitas Healthcare (Baylor Hospice Care Unit, Fort Worth, TX), Noble Cremations, Arlington(Pantego),TX
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service commemorating Rodney's life.The Memorial Service will begin at 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the St. Patrick's Church Hall, Frederiksted, St. Croix.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request that a monetary donation be sent via check or money order in memory of Rodney Pickering to St. Patrick's Church located 416 Custom House Street, Frederiksted, St. Croix 00840.

Arrangements were lovingly entrusted and managed by Noble Cremations Arlington (Pantego),TX. For anyone who would like to write a tribute to the memory of Rodney S. Pickering, kindly visit www.noblecremations.com .