Thomas Pickral Sr.  

Feb. 6, 1949 - May 2, 2024

Thomas Monroe Pickral Sr. passed away peace fully at his home on May 2, 2024, at the age of 75. Tommy was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. 

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Kathryn Kurzweg Pickral; his children, Kathryn Pickral Wentz, Thomas  Monroe Pickral Jr. (Gregor)  and James Robert Pickral (Mary  Katherine); and his grandchildren, James Wendell Wentz and Mary Kathryn Wentz. He is also  survived by brother, James C.  Pickral (Diana); twin brother,  Robert M. Pickral (Nancy), and  two sisters Janet P. Moncure (the  late George V. Moncure) and  Elizabeth P. Molino (Gary), as  well as a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by  his parents, Col. George Monroe  Pickral Jr. and Edna Moore McCormick Pickral. 

Tommy spent his childhood in Lexington and was a graduate of Lexington High School. He  served in the U.S. Navy after graduating from high school and went  on to graduate from Louisiana  State University with a degree  in accounting. Tommy began his career in Roanoke as a CPA with Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co. He later moved to New Orleans, LA, and  co-founded Home Automation Inc. (“HAI”) in 1985. He was a true family man who enjoyed  attending his children’s sporting events both in New Orleans and in Richmond. 

Tommy loved to travel and enjoyed seeing the world in his retirement. He delighted in spoiling his grandchildren, and recently moved to Atlanta, Ga., to be closer to his children and grandchildren.  

Private services will be held. 

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.