Photo courtesy of Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton
Oct 8, 1931 - Nov 8, 2023
I remember Bro Pickett from Church. He and his wife were a blessing to our congregation.
Praying for comfort and peace for his family. Linda from Northampton Assembly of God
Linda Schaner
November 16, 2023 | Kunkletown, PA | Friend
Uncle Willy was certainly one of my favorite uncles , we spent many happy years as children playing in your yard and having great family holidays together. He will be remembered forever. Love you, cousins
Patricia Hauff
November 13, 2023 | Port Saint Lucie, FL | Family
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John & Mary Ellen Collins
November 12, 2023 | Saint Petersburg, FL
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Your granddaughter, Becca❤
November 10, 2023 | Allentown, PA
"A soldier has passed away today." The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.
Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.
November 10, 2023 | Other
Sir, Thank You for Your service to our country. God Bless You! God be with your family! Sincerely, A Grateful American
Grateful
November 09, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Brenda Solderitch
November 09, 2023 | Northampton, PA | Friend
Kathy and Brian so sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences to your family.
Sharon Yurick
November 09, 2023 | Northampton, PA | Friend
William F. “Willie” Pickett, Sr., 92, formerly of Bath, passed away peacefully at Bristol House Memory Care, Warrington, PA, on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Born October 8, 1931, in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Walter and Margaret (Maurer) Pickett. He was married to Janet (Abraham) Pickett for 63 years until her passing in 2018. Willie proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He started working at Bethlehem Steel as a heavy machine operator and continued his career at Carbon Air of Palmerton as a mechanic. He was a member of Northampton Assembly of God.
Survivors: daughters, Kathleen Collins and husband, Brian, and Cynthia Anderson and husband, Michael; son, William F. Pickett, Jr. and wife, Cynthia; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; and brother, Donald Shook. He was predeceased by son-in-law, Anthony Mariani; grandson, Anthony Mariani II; great-grandson, Anthony Pickett; 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
Services: A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 14th at 10:00 a.m. in Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Family and friends may call Tuesday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment with military honors will follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to Wreaths Across America in loving memory of Willie. Online condolences may be offered below.
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