Darwin Francis Pickering, 72 of Jordan passed away on Thursday February 8th at the VA Hospital. A native of Plattsburg, NY where he resided with his predeceased wife Lyn. He was born October 5, 1945 to the late Raymond Pickering and Vivian Slater. Darwin attended school in Elbridge and joined the Navy at the age of 17 where he finished his schooling. Darwin served on the USS Turner Joy Destroyer during the Vietnam War. He visited 20 ports around the World, his favorite was Australia. Darwin was an RD3 Radarman Petty Officer 3rd class. He received 2 Bronze Stars and many certificates. Darwin continued his career and became a machinist and went to college for heating and air conditioning. Darwin will always be remembered for his great sense of humor, dance moves and devotion to his mom. He was predeceased by his wife Yolaine (Lyn) Lawrence in 1983, mother Vivian Slater in 2017, step father Daniel Slater in 1995 and father Raymond Pickering. He is survived by his siblings Darlene (Walt) Smith of Florida, Daryle (Donna) Pickering of Skaneateles Falls, Raymond Pickering of Conquest, Donna (Bruce) Seamans of Jordan, Dennis Pickering of Memphis, Donald (Tina) Slater of Kentucky, Debby (Link) Green of Auburn and Duane (Colleen) Slater of Jordan, step sibling, Martha Wheeler and Raymond Slater. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, February 11th from 3 to 5pm with a service to follow at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Private burial in Highland Cemetery, Marcellus.
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Calling hours will be held on Sunday, February 11th from 3 to 5pm with a service to follow at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Private burial in Highland Cemetery, Marcellus.
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