Roger Blake Pickett, 86, of Shepherdsville, KY returned to his Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He was born on July 4, 1939 in Columbia, KY to the late Columbus and Hazel (Blakeman) Pickett.
 

Roger was a member of Davidson Memorial United Methodist Church of Shepherdsville for 59 years. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of faithful service. Roger was skilled in woodworking and could make anything out of wood just by looking at a picture. He enjoyed traveling with his late wife and was an avid University of Kentucky basketball fan. Spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren and great-grandchildren are what Roger held most dear to his heart.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce (Moore) Pickett; a sister, Shirley Henley (Richard) and two brothers: Doyle Wayne Pickett and Ronnie Pickett (Judy).

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Clifton Blake Pickett (Bridget)

2 daughters: Connie Hatfield (David) and Melissa Laytham (Marc)

3 grandchildren: Chloe Pickett (Tyler), Blake Laytham (Rachel) and Bailey Bradley (Levi)

2 great-grandchildren: Easton Bradley and Carter-Jo Bradley

1 brother: Gayle Pickett (Sue Todd)

2 sisters-in-law: Marjorie Pickett and Pat Reliford (Pete)

A host of nieces, nephews, family & friends

Funeral Service: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00amET in the chapel of Schoppenhorst, Underwood & Brooks Funeral Home (Preston Hwy. at Brooks Rd.) in Louisville, KY 

Interment: Moore Cemetery in Edmonton, KY

Visitation: Monday, February 23, 2026 from 1:00pm-8:00pmET and Tuesday beginning at 9:00amET at the funeral home

Graveside Service: Tuesday at 1:00pmCT at Moore Cemetery 

Grissom-Martin Funeral is assisting with local services.