Ronald Harold Pickett Shaffer's Obituary
Ronald Harold Pickett Shaffer Passed away on January 20th 2023. He was Born on October 9th 1961 at Ramey Air Force Base in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico to Shirley Marlene Pickett and Thomas Harry Pickett.
Ron joined the Marine Corp in 1980 while in college and then the Air Force in June 1983. Ron was F-16 Fighter Pilot and was recognized with the Distinguish Flying Cross and retired as Lieutenant Colonel in 2004. Upon retiring from the Air Force, he moved to Florida and went to work as a civilian at US Southern Command in Miami FL.
Ron is survived by his Wife Niurka Pickett, Son A/1 Sean Thomas Pickett of Fort Wainwright, Alaska; Brother, Douglas Eugene Pickett; Niece Samantha Jo Pickett; and grandniece Alexia Williamson.
He is Preceded in Death by His Father Thomas Harry Pickett
Ron lived the last 4 years with his beautiful Wife Niurka Pickett in Miami Fl, where they had a great life together and enjoyed every day they were together. He loved to travel, enjoyed good food, passed time with friends, and was a cycling and motorcycle enthusiast as a hobby.
Ronald’s Funeral Service will be held at Banks, Page Theus Funeral Home Wildwood FL on January 26 from 10:00am till 2:00pm
Interment will follow at the Pine Level Cemetery, Oxford, FL
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