August 1, 1953 – June 2, 2022
Gregory Osborn Pickett, 68, of Bedford, passed away at 9:25 pm on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at I.U. Health
Bedford Hospital.
Born August 1, 1953, in Bedford, he was the son of George and Coleen (Martin) Pickett. He married Christine Boofer on August 7, 1976, and she survives. He was a self-employed farmer and retired from Hawkins Bailey Warehouse, he had also been a tile installer for Tara’s Tiles and a cabinet installer at Hoosier Cabinets. He was a member of the Leesville Cedar Masonic Lodge #161 F&AM, Medora Masonic Lodge #328 F&AM, and Order of the Eastern Star of Seymour. He attended the Tunnelton United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Christine, of Bedford; three children, Shannon Cook and husband, Josh, of Orleans, Derrick Pickett and wife, Tiffanie, of Bedford, and Holli Merritt and husband, Shayne, of Indianapolis; nine grandchildren, Ethan Pickett, Haylee Pickett, Baylee Pickett, Kenzi Brown, Bella Brown, Peyton Pickett, Emma Cook, Madison Cook, and Coleen Merritt; a sister, Sharon Brimberry and husband, Randy, of Sheridan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son Gregory Scott Pickett.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8th at Talbott Cemetery with Pastor Nelson Lee officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 8th at the Day & Carter Mortuary where Masonic Rites will be conducted.
Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
