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BORN
1944
DIED
2024
FUNERAL HOME
2119 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, South Carolina
Benjamin Pickering Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Pickering
Sponsored by W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc. - North Charleston.
6 Entries
MaryAnn Blough
August 21, 2024
Geraldine and Benji, I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers go with you.
Please contact me
MaryAnn, Steve and Jeremy Blough
Gloria & Johnny Gilmore
July 21, 2024
We will truly miss Ben - such a kind & caring soul. From our days at WVSU, the many shared Homecomings over 60 years & our group MEAC gatherings when Ben conducted tours of Historic sites in Charleston. We loved you Ben, will miss you & know that you are resting peaceful in the arms of Jesus.
J Giles, Jr
July 19, 2024
Condolences to the Pickering family...
Deborah W. Joseph
July 19, 2024
TO: The Pickering family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May you find comfort in your precious memories of Ben.
From: Debbie Joseph and family, St. Patrick Catholic Church
Marcellus Singleton - ICS 64'
July 18, 2024
To the Pickering family, my condolences and deepest sympathy. I am so very sorry for your loss. Peace and comfort to you and yours.
LaGea Johnson
July 17, 2024
Ben was one of my dads and mama best friend from high school and played ball with him Ben was one of the nicest men, I knew was always willing to do for someone he will be missed Much love LaGea Jones Johnson (Gea) for the family God bless
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Jul
19
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc. - North Charleston2119 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29405
Jul
19
Rosary
6:00 p.m.
W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc. - North Charleston2119 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29405
Jul
20
Jul
23
Interment
12:00 p.m.
W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc. - North Charleston2119 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29405
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