Ronald Allen Pickens, 80 years old passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the Rollings Hills Nursing Home in Bridgeport. He was born December 27, 1943, in Wheeling, WV, the son of the late Willard and Alice (West) Pickens.

Ron was a retired coal miner from the Shoemaker Mine – Consol Coal Company with the Safety and Frist Aide team. He was Presbyterian by faith, and a member of the Harrison County Boat Club.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Edith F. (Efaw) Pickens in 2017 and brothers Willard R. Pickens and Edward Pickens.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Ronald J. (Cammie) Pickens of Bellaire, Ted A. Pickens of Piedmont, Michael S. (Melissa) Pickens of Wheeling, brother, Dennis (Kelly) Pickens, 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren complete the family.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 5-8pm at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Rd. Brookside, Ohio. The funeral service will be Friday, March 8, 2024, at the funeral home at 11AM with Rev. James Hoff officiating. Burial to follow at the Greenwood Cemetery, 1526 National Rd, Wheeling, WV, 26003.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Ronald A. Pickens memory to the Belmont County Senior Services, 67650 Oakview Rd., St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.

To leave online condolences for the family please visit www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com.