Obituary of William Elliot Pickin

William “Bill” Elliot Pickin, Jr., 71, of Kingsridge Rd, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at his home in Ocala. Bill was a native of East Liverpool, Ohio and had just recently moved to Ocala a short time prior to his passing.

He was born May 5, 1949 in East Liverpool, the son of the late William and Rachel Pickin, Sr. Bill had a lifelong love for the game of golf. He began playing golf as a child at the East Liverpool County Club, was a member of the East Liverpool High School and Bowling Green State University golf teams and continued playing the game he loved up until his passing. He ultimately became a member of the board at East Liverpool County Club where he was able to provide his knowledge of the golf course to help make it the best it could be for the members and guests.

Following his graduation from Bowling Green State University, Bill and his wife Kathy found themselves moving to Miami, Florida for a short time before settling in Houston, Texas for almost 20 years. During his time in Houston he was one of the founding members of the Westlake Volunteer Fire Department, where he was a Senior Captain and President of the Board. His love for this fire department was strong, giving so much of his time and talents to this passion….he was a true hero to so many community members. Ultimately, he found himself back in East Liverpool, Ohio for the last 30 years, working as a Regional Sales Manager for the Homer Laughlin China Company.

Bill is survived by his wife Kathryn Ferguson Pickin, whom he married July 17, 1971, two children, Brett Pickin of Austin, Texas and Sara Russell and her husband Marc of Ocala, Florida; five grandchildren, Madison, Jayden and Ali Pickin of Austin,Texas and Landree and Palmer Russell of Ocala, Florida.

He also leaves behind one brother, Stephen Pickin and his wife Linda of Newport, Rhode Island; three sister-in-law’s Deana Bundlie and her husband Steve of Columbia, South Carolina, Pamela Galison and her husband Barry of Delray, Florida, Jill Scott and her husband Brian of Jacksonville, FL; two brother-in-law’s Bill Ferguson and his wife Sharyn of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, Brian Stroud and his wife Leslie of Chester, West Virginia. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his sister Barbara Jean Pickin and two stepmothers, Winifred Wells Pickin and Bonnie Porter Pickin.

Per the family’s request, a service for Bill will be held at a later time. Online condolences may be sent at www.hiers-baxley.com.