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Thomas J. Pickett passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on July 29, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born to Thomas and Nancy (Winters) Pickett in Jackson, Michigan on January 11, 1956.

Tom grew up in the Jackson area before moving up north in 1988. Tom enjoyed camping with family, hunting, but his two biggest loves were fishing and his grandkids.

Tom is survived by his wife of 50 years; Linda Pickett, his two children; Richard (Melanee) Pickett, Janie (Ron) Allison, grandchildren; Heather, Scott (Tabitha), Jaden (Adam), Rylin, great-grandchildren; Dominic, Benjamin, Emma, Pagan, and Opie, siblings; Terry (Cindy) Carroll, and Tammy (Jeff) Leeth.

He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at a later date, memorial contributions can be sent to the family. Arrangements are being handled by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain. Thoughts and prayers can be expressed by visiting the online obituary at burkholderfamilyfuneralhome.com