Pickett, James

James “Jimmy” L. Pickett, age 74, died Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in a local nursing home. Born February 3, 1936 in Florence County, he was the son of the late James I. and Cassie Hudson Pickett. He was a painter by trade and enjoyed fishing. Mr. Pickett attended Mechanicsville Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Debbie (John. R “Randy”) New of Florence, a grandson, Jordan New, a granddaughter, Brianna New, a brother and sister-in-law, John “Buddy” and Linda Pickett of Florence, and a nephew, John Pickett of Florence. He was preceded in death by his brother Wayne Pickett and a step daughter Diane Cunningham. A Memorial service will be held at 6:00PM Thursday, November 18 at Mechanicsville Baptist Church, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 2364 Cashua Ferry Road, Darlington, SC 29532.