James Pickard, Jr.

Mr. James Walter Pickard, Jr.

Funeral services for Mr. James Pickard, Jr. will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2020, in the chapel of Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home with Bro. Red McCaskill and Taylor Bell officiating. Visitation will be held prior from 11 until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mr. Pickard, age 85, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

He was born in Madison County to the late James Walter Pickard, Sr. and Minnie Rebecaa Loyens Pickard. Mr. Pickard worked in insurance sales and was a member of Juno Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ann Garrett.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Catherine Pickard; son, Donald Pickard; daughter, Kathy Melton and husband Richard; brother, Roger Pickard; sister, Alice Wright; grandchildren, Kevin Melton, Jennifer McBride, Ryan Melton, Joey Pickard; great-grandchildren, Quentin McBride, Hayley Brooks, Julianne Melton, Matthew McBride, Taylor Melton, Lacey Pickard, Neyland Melton.

In light of COVID-19, social distancing will be observed and masks required.