He was born in McNairy County, the son of the late Albert and Mary Crowe Pickett. He was married to Jean Gatley in 1950. He worked at Quality Mfg. in Henderson and retired in 1986. He farmed and helped his son Bobby since his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Gatley Pickett; a son Bobby Pickett and wife Cheryl all of Henderson; two grandchildren, Kyle and Kristan Pickett and three great grandchildren, Makayla, Chase and Carmryn Pickett.