Jeffrey L. Pickett

Jeffrey L. Pickett, 70 of Tipton passed away at home on Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was born in Tipton on June 7, 1954 to Clarence & Marjorie (Armour) Pickett.

Jeff had recently started working at Burger King after having worked at the Tipton Recycle Center and before that he worked many years for Jim Walker in his trash hauling business among other jobs.

He was a graduate of Tipton High School in the Class of 1972. Jeff loved to read and was very good in drawing. When time allowed, he loved to slip away and spend some time fishing.

Jeff is survived by his sister Margaret E. “Mickey” Ryan of Tipton; two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Pickett and Margaret Pickett and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Reid C. Pickett, Mike I. Pickett and Leslie R. Pickett.

For many years Jeff had requested no funeral after he passed away and his family is honoring his request. He will be cremated and buried at Fairview Cemetery at a later date. Young-Nichols Funeral Home is assisting the Pickett family and online condolences may be left for his family on his obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.

Memorial donations in honor of Jeff should be made to the Tipton County Humane Society, P.O. Box 237, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.