Douglas Perry Bickford

Douglas Perry Bickford, 65, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully after fighting a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, may 15, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.

Born July 6, 1957 in Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Thomas Kelly and June Marie Cobb Bickford.

Douglas was a proud 1975 graduate from Collins High School, he worked as an IT Computer Technician at WVU Tech, he was a member of the Grace baptist Church in Fayetteville. In his leisure time he enjoyed camping, hallmark Christmas movies, computers, gardening, and most of all spending time with his family.

Those left to cherish his wonderful memory include his loving wife, Evangeline Gallimore Bickford; sons, Matthew Bickford (Brittany) and Jonathan Bickford; sisters, Kathryn (Kathy) Zutaut (Bryan) and Vicki Bickford; brother, Tom Bickford (Donna); grand kitties, Sadie, Abby, and Martin; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation for friends will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Tyree Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Hill.

Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Tyree Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Hill with Rev. David Gallimore and Rev Jim Mitchell officiating. Entombment will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill.

Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com

Arrangements were made by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.