Bob Pickelsimer

Mr. Bob Pickelsimer, age82, of Dahlonega, GA, died Saturday, February 22, 2014 at his home.


Bob was born in Fannin County, GA July 31, 1931. He had lived in Dahlonega for more than 30 years. He was a former resident of Suches, GA. He was a retired service man with Tyson Foods and was of the Baptist faith.

Bob was the son of the late Allen Pickelsimer and Lois Cruse Pickelsimer and was also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Virginia Cain Pickelsimer; and brothers, H.A. Pickelsimer Jr., Dell Pickelsimer, and Glenn L. Pickelsimer.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Aara Pickelsimer, Sunnyvale, CA; and his sister, Violet Harper, Dawsonville, GA. A number of other relatives also survive.

Funeral services for Bob are scheduled for 11 AM Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at the Banister Funeral Home Chapel in Dahlonega, GA.

Rev. Gerald Edmondson will officiate.

Interment will follow in Dahlonega Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega, GA on Monday, February 24, 2014 from 5 PM until 8 PM.

Online condolences may be made at www.banisterfuneralhome.net.