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Benjamin McNear Picquet III was born February 27, 1950 in Charleston, SC. He was the son of the late Benjamin McNear Picquet Jr. and the late Bertha Jackson Picquet. Mr. Picquet was a Vietnam Veteran with the United States Marine Corps. He was a truck driver for many years and later retired as a Correctional Officer with Sumter County. He enjoyed spending time with his late wife, family and grandchildren. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church.
Survivors include his two daughters and sons-in-law; Kim Wright (Keith) of Leslie, Lindsey Albury (Erin) of Monticello, FL and one son and daughter-in-law Ben Picquet (Ashley) of Americus, GA. Four sisters Nancy Wagner, Donna Tillman, Deborah Picquet and Mary Corley. Three brothers-in-law; Andy McElroy, Charles McElroy (Beth), B.E. Pace and sisters-in-law; Hilda McElroy and Marcia Roberts (Stan). Mr. Picquet is also survived by his six grandchildren; Gavin Wright, Zander Wright, Jaxon Wright, Lexie Picquet, Braden Picquet and Easton Albury. Family also want to recognize special caregivers and honorary family; Linda White and daughters Becca and Erin White of Americus, GA.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Picquet was preceded in death by his wife Gwendolyn McElroy Picquet and two sisters, Tricia Pace and Jo Ann Williams.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Eastside Baptist Church 100 GA Hwy 27 Americus, GA 31709
To sign the online guest book and share your condolences with the family, please visit aldridgefuneralservices.com. Aldridge Funeral and Cremation Services 612 Rees Park is in charge of these arrangements.
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