James "Jimmy" Douglas Pickurel

James Douglas “Jimmy” Pickurel, age 69, of Ramseur passed away on November 28, 2024 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mr. Pickurel was born in Henry County, VA on August 25, 1955 to Charles and Minnie Biggs Pickurel. Jimmy was formerly employed with Pannill Knitting, Sara Lee, and Hanes Brands, retiring with over 30 years of service. During his employment, Jimmy traveled to the Dominican Republic and Honduras to help start and operate knitting plants. Jimmy loved to fish and hunt. He loved going to the beach and mowing his yard. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his brother, Philip Pickurel.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Karen Pickurel; sons, Christopher Douglas Pickurel of Ramseur and James Gregory Pickurel (Sherri) of Asheboro; grandchildren, Jessica Hernandez, Amber, Felicity, Nathan, and Summer Pickurel; great grandchildren, Jesiah Pickurel-Spencer, Kimberly, Melanie, and Ivan, Jr. Zumano; sister, Vickie Maddox (Dave) of Martinsville, VA; sister-in-law, Tammy Pickurel; and niece, Cindy Sarver.

The family will receive friends on Monday, December 2, 2024 from 1:00-1:50 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral services will follow on Monday at 2:00 pm at the Glenn “Mac” Pugh Chapel. Interment will be held at New Hope Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to give a special "thank you" to the Ramseur Fire Department and EMT, Hospice of Randoph, and the staff at the Randolph Hospice House. 

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.