James Elbert Pickett

JAMES ELBERT PICKETT

James Elbert Pickett, 65, of Whitwell, Tennessee was called home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.  On December 21, 1959, he was born to James Hoyt Pickett and Wilma Sue Bozarth Pickett in Whitwell, Tennessee.  James was a Truck Driver for Fletcher’s Trucking in his earlier years.

He enjoyed life, meeting new people and had a humorous personality.   James was a good person and had an adventurous spirit about him.  He loved his family and loved spending time with them.  James loved Tennessee football.

James is preceded in death by his father, James Hoyt Pickett; and brother, Benny Pickett.

Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Wilma Sue Bozarth Pickett; son, Kevin (Lauren) Pickett; brother, Jeff Pickett (Amy Micka); sisters, Wilma (Mike) Minter, Sherry (Stanley) King, Mary Sharp; granddaughter, Kayla Pickett, several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Visitation is on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 2:00 to 8:00 pm CST and on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm CST at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee.

Funeral services are on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 2:00 pm CST in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee with Pastor Davaughn Richardson officiating.

James will be laid to rest on Saturday November 15, 2025, at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens in Jasper, Tennessee immediately following the funeral service.

Pallbearers are Rodney Anderson, Josh Pickett, Stanley King, Josh Webb, Mike Minter and Jerry Hamilton.

The family would like to thank all of the staff at NHC in Dunlap, Tennessee for all the years of special care for James and were considered an extended family to him.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.

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