Robert D. Pickett

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Robert D. Pickett, M.D., 96, Indianapolis, passed peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018.

He was born in Bakers Corner, Ind., on Dec. 8, 1921, to Russell and Lena Pickett.

Bob received a degree in internal medicine from Indiana University in 1944.

He met his loving wife of 66 years, Genevieve Newkirk of Medora, Ind., at Methodist Hospital.

During World War II, while attending medical school, Bob served in the Army. In 1953, he served two years in the Air Force in Japan, as a physician.

Dr. Pickett served as medical director at The Forum for 10 years and was also director of Alliance Home Health Care.

He owned farms in Putnam County and enjoyed gardening and sharing the beauty of nature with his grandchildren.

Upon retirement, he and Genny traveled and enjoyed spending time with family.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Genny, and granddaughter Laura Parrish.

He is survived by two children, Stephen D. Pickett (Kimberlin K.) of Indianapolis and Nancy A. Pickett of Indianapolis. Surviving grandchildren include Christopher D. Pickett (Brenda) of Lawrence, Ind., Tyler P. Lowman of San Diego, Ian M. Bushong of Los Angeles, and Justin M. Burger of San Diego; as well as six great-grandchildren, Trent and Sydney Schlafer, Elizabeth and Samuel Pickett, Brooke Lowman and Chase Lowman; and one great-great grandchild, Emerson Jensen.

Visitation is set for Thursday, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a celebration service in Robertson Chapel, both at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260. A private entombment will take place at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Please visit www.leppertmortuary.com to view a full obituary; sign the guest book; leave a personal message; or make a memorial contribution to St. Luke's Methodist Church or other charity.