Gerald W. Pickering, 73, of Jim Thorpe, passed away Thursday, November 1 in Gnaden Huetten Hospital, Lehighton.

He was the loving husband of Jackie M. (Miller) Pickering. They recently celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary on October 26th. They have been together for over 48 years.

Born in Kearney, Nebraska, he was the son of the late Ernest Raymond Pickering and the late Ella Marguerite (Cole) Pickering.

Gerald was the owner/operator of Ameri-lube from 1984 until 2005. Gerald loved his wife, children, and all of his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all of his friends and family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mary Patterson and husband Tim of Albrightsville, Ann Jackson and husband Mark of Washington, NJ; two sisters, Linda Randlett and husband Rod of Merrimack, NH, Kathy James and husband Dorian of Gilford, NH; six grandchildren, Audrey, Taylor Dunn and husband John, Seth, Daniel, Jacob, Cody; and one great grandson, Gregory.

No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation will take place in H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Kresge Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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