Paul Pickard, 88
Paul Pickard of Indian Lake Estates passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2025 at his residence.
He was born February 13, 1937 in Waynedale, Indiana to the late Clem and Esther Pickard; he moved to Indian Lake Estates from Fort Wayne in 1985. Paul was a retired factory worker for International Harvest Corporation and served with the United Stated Army during the Vietnam war. He attended First Baptist Church of Indian Lake Estates and Shady Hammock Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, and watching the stock market. He loved to watch sports, especially basketball where he would always root for the Duke Blue Devils.
Paul was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Lou Rupert; and brother, Richard Pickard. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen F. Pickard; son, Timothy Pickard of Davenport; daughter, Tamela Lawson and husband Donald of Versailles, Kentucky; and grandchildren, Ryan, Emily, and Matthew.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday April 12, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Indian Lake Estates. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his honor can be send to Vitas Hospice (115 South Missouri Avenue, Suite 350, Lakeland, Florida 33815).
