Jerry Wayne Pickard

Funeral services for Mr. Jerry W. Pickard, 74, were held at 12 noon Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in the chapel of Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home with Dr. Linda Glenn officiating. Entombment followed in Carroll Memorial Gardens near McKenzie.

He passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, surrounded by his family at home.

Mr. Pickard was born in Humboldt, Tenn. to G.W. “Dub” Pickard and Thelma Brisintine Pickard.

He was the owner and operator of Pickard Trucking Company for many years. When not working, Mr. Pickard enjoyed all things cars; whether it was working on them, watching NASCAR, or just enjoying their beauty and performance. He also enjoyed watching old westerns and spending time with his family.

Mr. Pickard was preceded in death by his father, G.W. “Dub” Pickard; wife of 14 years, Evelyn Barnes Pickard; sisters, Della “Dinky” Campbell and Bettye Duncan; and granddaughters, Alana and Jennifer Hudson.

He is survived by his mother, Thelma Brisintine Pickard; son, Jerry D. Pickard and wife Cecilly; daughters, Jeri Anne Dowdy and husband Allen, Melony Hudson and husband Robert, Ruby Clare and husband Bill, Christy Sheller and husband Andy; sisters, Paula Powers and husband Clayton, Becky Pickard and husband Mark, Emily Dunn and husband Kirk; grandchildren, Kayne, Danner, Wyatt, Ashley, Jesse, Cody, Angelica, Brooklyn; along with five great-grandchildren.

Arrangements were entrusted to Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home, Medina.