Cecil W. Pickler

Profile Updated: January 20, 2024
Residing In: Greensboro, NC USA
Spouse/Partner: Debbie Harding
Occupation: Retired and now writing
Children: Derek Wayne Pickler born 1980
Megan Ezelle Pickler Born 1884
Military Service: US Marine Corps  
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After High School, I was undecided about my future plans. I worked for a year and during that time, Vietnam was in the news every day. I decided I had to serve so I joined the US Marine Corps and served a tour in Vietnam during 1970. I came back whole but have suffered from PTSD and hearing loss and was exposed to Agent Orange.

I married my first wife in 1972. She passed away in 1989 of cancer. We had two children. I married again but that was a disaster and we divorced after six years. I am now married for the third time to Debbie and I have grand children by her. We have been married for over fifteen years. We are very happy. Three months ago, Debbie retired so now we can really spend some quality time together. I am the happiest I believe I have ever been.

My daughter, Megan, is married and she and her husband live in High Point.

I have an Associate of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. I am an ordained minister and right now I am serving as the pastor of First Biker Church of America. We actually started this church in April 2017. We didn't have a long range planning committee or a feasibility study, we just launched it and ran with it.

A few years back, I bought myself a new Harley. I surprised my family. They did not see that one coming. I bought the bike to be free and to experience a bit more of the countryside before I die. I enjoy riding and am looking forward to riding with Robert Mason in the near future. I have taken a couple of trips, one to Gettysburg and the other to Washington, DC. I love the open road!!

Update: I am still working in my wood shop and staying busy around the house. Debbie retired in January of this year so we have a lot of great time with each other. I rode to the wall with Rolling Thunder this year. It was quite an experience to see so many bikes from all over the US and Canada. It was truly the biggest thing I have ever been a part of.

School Story:

I never thought I would live to see the year 2000. IT seemed so far away at the time. I enjoyed High School and never knew then that it was the best and easiest time of my life. I enjoyed the Drafting class with Mr. Eller and I drove a school bus. I sang in the choir for a semester.

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In my retirement, I have written a book about the battle of Gettysburg. I titled the book: A Walk Among Hero's.

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Cathy Loudermilk and I went to school together from the frist grade.  She came to one of my services when I was pastoring a church in Kernersville.  I am so sad to hear this news.  She was a intelligent woman and she will be missed!!

 

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Feb 04, 2020 at 8:33 PM

I did not move in the same circles with Ron during school and I never saw him after we graduated but I am sorry to hear one of us has passed away.  We are getting older and we should make every effort to reach out to our classmates.  I am offering up a slow hand salute in Ron's honor.  Fair winds and following sea's brother.

Dec 01, 2019 at 5:58 PM

Michael passed away at the very end of 2018. His family was too poor to include an obituary in the newspapers. I attended his memorial service. He deserves to be listed on the memorial page.

Jul 11, 2019 at 6:32 PM

I saw Carol several years ago at a house I was inspecting and she was selling. She told me she had written a couple of books (I believe she said they were cook books.) I am saddened to hear of her passing.

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Oct 21, 2018 at 12:33 PM

I did not know the particulars surrounding Len's tragic death but now, after reading the posts from others, I am more keenly aware of his greatness even in death.  He, like so many other PHS 68' graduates, have left us all too soon but their memory continues onward.  Let us never forget how quickly things can change for all of us.  Even at our "advanced" age, we are leaving this old earth way too soon.

Sep 01, 2018 at 4:33 PM

I remember Ben from home room at Page.  He was a quiet, smart fellow.  I am so sorry for the loss of this fine fellow.  I wish I knew just when he passed away.

Jul 26, 2018 at 5:42 PM

Judy, it is good to see you and Warren looking so well!

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TERRY ADAM BRYSON 

 
PFC - E2 - Army - Regular 
173rd Airborne Brigade 

Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Nov 17, 1969
Casualty was on Feb 2, 1970
In BINH DINH, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
OTHER EXPLOSIVE DEVICE
Body was recovered
 
Panel 14W - Line 93 

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This is the way I looked when I graduated from Parris Island 1969
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