In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Liston U. Pickering, 61, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands who transitioned from this earth into eternal life on Friday, January 3, 2025

His family roots also extended out to the British Virgin Islands, Tortola.

Butch  worked at Heavy Materials for the past twenty-seven (27) years until his tragic demise.  He was 61 years of age.

He is survived by his Mother, Helen Pickering Nicholas; Sister, Elizabeth Pickering Mulraine; Brother, Robert aka "Bobby" Motta; Significant Partner, Jacquelyn Maynard; Uncles, Leayle Pickering, Sr. and Evelyn Hodge; Children,  Laurisa aka "Lolo", Kaleah aka "Nikki", Shaneka aka "Rasta Baby", Liston III aka "Jun Jun", Amoyand Quoi Pickering Te'Keisha Felix, Rickeem aka "Skinny" Lake; Grandchildren, Shamyra Miller, Jaleah and Javerne Arnold, Akil Nibbs Jr., Jahmari, Jahmani, and Jahmeil Abbott Jr., Amiya and Amoy Pickering Jr., Zy'Anna, Ja'Miah, Ra'Kiah and Rickeem Lake Jr., Brandon Joseph, and Alina Rodriquez Pickering; Nieces, Cadella, Cindy and Resia Motta, Shannese Christopher, Lynnel Mulraine and Rochelle Lewis; Nephews, Eddie Freeman, Reuben, Albert Jr., Aramis, Aaron, Alex, and Andrew Motta; Great Nieces, Ke'Lyssa Testamark and Rhayne Lewis; Great Nephew, Ke'Loni Testamark; Daughter-in-law, Sabrina Lake; Cousins, Carol and Corinne Molyneaux, Clara aka "Pinky" Romney, Irene and JaniceGeorge; Leayle Jr aka "Manny", Leon, Leandra, D'verne, Caroline, Elroy Jr, and Eltino aka "Tino" Pickering, Wilma Matthias, Lauralie Inniss, Lethia Thompson and Christine Fontain. Other special family members and friends too numerous to mention.