Ralph R. Pickens
May 28, 1930 - August 18, 2015
Ralph R. Pickens, 85, formerly of Syracuse passed away Tuesday at home in Boynton Beach, FL after a short illness. He was a veteran of the Korean War and worked in sales for Overhead Door of Syracuse. He enjoyed the game of golf at which he excelled, liked to travel but above all cherished his family and will be missed. Ralph is predeceased by his wife Barbara in 2013, a son Michael and a brother John. He is survived by two daughters, Teresa (Nelson) Rose of Syracuse, Julia (Don) Virginia of Florida; two brothers, Albert Pickens of Albany, NY, Gordon Pickens of N. Dakota; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Sunday, August 30th from 1 to 2:30 pm followed by services at 2:30 at B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, 10 Genesee St., Camillus. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to DAV Transportation c/o VA Medical Center, 800 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210 Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com
Ralph R. Pickens, 85, formerly of Syracuse passed away Tuesday at home in Boynton Beach, FL after a short illness. He was a veteran of the Korean War and worked in sales for Overhead Door of Syracuse. He enjoyed the game of golf at which he... View Obituary & Service Information