I. L. “Buddy” Pickett, 71, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, with his loving family by his side. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 5 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bert Jones officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 9:30 a.m. until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Interment will immediately follow the service in Jacksonfield Cemetery in Winston County.
Buddy was born December 12, 1951, to Leslie and Christine Warren Pickett in Winston County. He was a member of Macedonia Revival Center of Philadelphia, Mississippi. Early in his career, Buddy worked at Taylor Machine Works. Later, he enjoyed serving others at BJ’s Restaurant; he especially enjoyed being able to visit with everyone. He was a fun-loving person who enjoyed teasing others to make them laugh…Buddy was loved by so many. He also enjoyed bream fishing; and, he answered the call of his country by serving in the United States Army.
Buddy is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Janie Drewery Pickett, and his sons, Bert (Holly) Jones, Grant Jones, and Clay (Monica) Fuller. One of his greatest joys was being “Paw Paw Buddy” to his grandchildren: Josh Jones, Peyton (Kenzie) Jones, Cheston Jones (Chynna-Jewelles Hodge Carr), Brady (Mattie) Jones, Kyle (Kayla) Jones, and Nora Fuller. He especially adored his four great-grandchildren: Ryklin, Bodie, Selah, and Joah Jones. Buddy is also survived by four siblings: Doris Lovern, Abbie Smith, Warren Pickett, and Gloria (Wayne) Veazey; in addition to numerous loving nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings: Randolph Pickett, Dorothy Green, Betty Williamson, and Henry Pickett.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests that memorials in honor of Buddy be given to the funeral home to help defray the service expenses.
Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
Buddy is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Janie Drewery Pickett, and his sons, Bert (Holly) Jones, Grant Jones, and Clay (Monica) Fuller. One of his greatest joys was being “Paw Paw Buddy” to his grandchildren: Josh Jones, Peyton (Kenzie) Jones, Cheston Jones (Chynna-Jewelles Hodge Carr), Brady (Mattie) Jones, Kyle (Kayla) Jones, and Nora Fuller. He especially adored his four great-grandchildren: Ryklin, Bodie, Selah, and Joah Jones. Buddy is also survived by four siblings: Doris Lovern, Abbie Smith, Warren Pickett, and Gloria (Wayne) Veazey; in addition to numerous loving nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings: Randolph Pickett, Dorothy Green, Betty Williamson, and Henry Pickett.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests that memorials in honor of Buddy be given to the funeral home to help defray the service expenses.
Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
