Jerry Dean Pickett, 71, of Taylor, Arkansas passed away on February 12, 2024. He was born on May 2, 1952, at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma to Stephen and Ernestine Pickett. Jerry was a member of Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church and was a former Iron Worker Local 591. A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed turkey and deer hunting and fishing for white perch. Jerry loved his family and being the big kid he was, loved all children. He enjoyed talking with everyone.

Preceding Jerry in death was his parents, Stephen "Pete" Pickett and Ernestine Pickett; grandson, Nicholas Pickett; and nephew, Joe Pickett.

Left to cherish his memory is his spouse of 40 years, Jean Pickett; son, Jason Pickett (Tina) of Walker Creek, Arkansas; son, Jeremy Malone (Jean) of Plain Dealing, Louisiana; daughter, Scarlotte Pickett of Walker Creek, Arkansas; brother, Tom Pickett of White Sulphur Springs, Montana; grandson, Jacob Lee Malone (Fran) of Benton, Louisiana; grandson, Garett Wayne Malone (Lily) of Shreveport, Louisiana; granddaughter, Brook Pickett Ware (Brandon) of Cullen, Louisiana; and granddaughter, Makenna Malone of Plain Dealing, Louisiana.

Pallbearers will be Jacob Malone, Garett Malone, John Pickett, Bobby Roton, Phil Anderman and Micah Whitehead. Honorary pallbearers will be Max Knight, Mike Whitehead, James Bland and John Rogers.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Walker Creek, Arkansas with Bro. Joseph Stacks officiating, interment to follow at Forest Grove Cemetery. Services are under the direction of A O Smith Funeral Home, Stamps, Arkansas.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Walker Creek, Arkansas.