Paul Stewart Pickett

Paul Stewart Pickett, age 77 on the evening of May 25, 2018, graduated from his earthly wings to celestial ones while surrounded by love, family, and pets. In his 77 years, Paul’s careers included his first years at TVA Flood Control Branch, followed by starting his own business. He next joined the food services industry as equipment installer and repairman from which he retired at age 70 to pursue his love for the land by volunteering with the Blount County Master Gardner Program. During his 48 year marriage to his wife Emilia, the adoption of sons, Steven and Neil completed the young family. Both boys commend Paul as an outstanding father, mentor, supporter, teacher, encourager, always incorporating the element of fun. With their addition of wives, Erica and Connie and their sons Levi and Aiden, there is completion to the circle of life and God has called Paul home to rest with Him. Paul will be deeply missed by all, especially for his sense of humor, generosity of spirit, support and inclusivity of everyone, and joy of living. Born in Iowa Park, Texas on May 27, 1940 and raised in Georgia and Tennessee, Paul was a graduate of Alcoa High School and attended Alcoa First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barzillai and Mary Pickett. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Emilia Julku Pickett; sons, Steven Michael Pickett and Erica, Neil Stewart Pickett and Connie; grandchildren, Levi and Aiden Pickett; sister, Katherine and Kenneth Kendall; niece, Frannie Kendall. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Smith’s Trinity Chapel with funeral services following at 2:00 PM officiated by Pastor Ty Harrison. Family and friends will assemble at 3:00 PM at Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens 3176 Airport Hwy, Alcoa, TN for interment services. Honorary Pallbearers are Jim Cunningham, Don Hatley, Kenny Kendall, Jerermy Herschner, Steven Pickett, and Neil Pickett. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Alcoa First United Methodist Church, 617 Gilbert St, Alcoa, TN 37701, Blount County Master Gardners, 219 Court St, Maryville, TN 37804, or a charity of your choice. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Paul Stewart Pickett please visit our Sympathy Store.