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     Kenneth Ray Pickett was buried at Stunkard Cemetery, Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 317-50-6754.⁵ He married Marcia Potee.^1,2 Kenneth Ray Pickett was born on January 3, 1948 at Clay Co., Indiana.^5,2,3,6 He married Jane Ellen Pitts on November 29, 1974 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.⁷ Kenneth Ray Pickett died on April 6, 2010 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 62.^5,2,3,6 He BRAZIL — Kenneth Ray Pickett passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2010. He was born on Jan. 3, the New Year's baby for 1948, to Mary Margaret Thomas and Norval Pickett Jr., former chief of police and longtime mayor of Brazil. Before his first birthday, he moved to the Los Alamos National Laboratory outside Santa Fe, N.M., where Norval Jr. and Norval Sr. worked in a mechanics garage at the camp that built the atomic bomb. The rest of his life was just as rich and full of character. Called Kenny Ray by family and friends, he spent the rest of his life in and around Brazil. He grew up on Depot Street just north of the coal-yard, where he was surrounded by a close community of friends, neighbors, and family. Their lives echo in the stories he told so readily, and with so much color and charm. The Pickett's were well known in town as early as the 1950s for looking after an astonishing variety of exotic animals, including chimps, bears, and lions: Ken relished the stories that linger in town even today, like those which (erroneously) suggest that his father had let alligators into the local sewer. There also are stories about Kenny, and he wasn't afraid to tell those too – like the time he and some childhood friends borrowed the town's only police car to go joy-riding down U.S. 40 with the lights on. Kenny ran cross-country and sprints on the Al Barkis track team, during the years when Brazil High won 75 consecutive dual-meet track events. Despite any number of legendary shenanigans and pranks pulled on teachers with his classmates, Ken graduated from Brazil High School in 1966. His draft number was not called for service in Vietnam, but he enlisted and served several years in the National Guard. His entrepreneurial instincts led him to develop a number of businesses that hired local and regional residents – a salvage business, Pickett Oil Company, Quick Pick Convenience Stores, Pick n Save Grocery, Mansfield Stone, American Stone Fabricators, and American Limestone. Ken inherited his father's sense of civic pride, and believed that Brazil was a place to be proud of, and he continued to give back to the community that raised him. Just before Norval's death in 2003, he and several friends conceptualized Brazil's Orville Redenbacher popcorn festival, and secured ConAgra funding to begin what has become a new community tradition, breathing fresh life and commerce into the city. In 2004, Ken donated a 109-year old cornerstone for the new county jail, which he had salvaged from the old location when he demolished the building with his father in 1963. Kenny knew the story behind every block, building, and family in the city – and he always wanted to share. He was an avid collector of Brazil's history in memorabilia, stories, and postcards – he made frequent donations of his finds to the Clay County Historical Society and to anyone he thought would be interested. Kenny was a staunch, lifelong Democrat. He had a soft heart for local charities and needy families, even when his own pockets weren't so full. Ken was married to Marcia Potee of Terre Haute; it was a union that brought him new family and new joys later in life. He loved Indiana, his friends and family, chili and morel mushrooms, basketball games, museums, and beating everyone at Monopoly. Ken enjoyed traveling and learned something everywhere he went – though he never stopped thinking of himself as "just another boy from Brazil," he took trips with family all over the world, from Hong Kong and Japan to England, France, and Germany. He read voraciously; never novels, but always newspapers, politics, and history. Ken always had time to offer his opinions on the finer points of upcoming elections or the latest issue in local, state, and national politics. His family will remember him for his playful but intensely loving, surprisingly sensitive spirit, and the characteristic humor and enthusiasm with which he approached everything he did. Ken is preceded in death by his parents; and an infant brother, Norman Pickett. Ken is survived by his wife Marcia; children, Jordan Thomas Pickett of Philadelphia, Amanda Biedess and husband Matthew of San Antonio; stepchildren, Odie Potee of Terre Haute, Chris Potee and wife Jennifer of Noblesville, Bruce Potee and wife Regina of Indianapolis, Jerrod Potee and wife Julie of Fort Mills, S.C., and Michelle Pedersen and husband Dean of Vernon Hills, Ill; grandchildren, Maddie Biedess, Chistine Laucher and husband Adam, Meghan Potee, Liz Potee, Jordan Potee, Jake Potee, Hannah Potee, Evan Potee, Abby Pedersen and Ben Pedersen; and great-grandchild, Jackson Laucher. Burial will follow at Stunkard Cemetery. on April 7, 2010.²

     Margaret L. "Margie" Pickett Margaret "Margie" L. (Pickett) Cooper, 63, of Zionsville and formerly of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by her family. Margie was born in Brazil on March 20, 1951, the daughter of Norval and Mary (Thomas) Pickett. She was a 1969 graduate of Brazil High School. Margie married Scott Cooper on Aug. 30, 1974. They moved to Zionsville in 1980. Together they owned and operated Coopers Water Conditioning and Reverse Osmosis Superstore in Zionsville. She had also owned Hometowne Greetings Welcoming Service in Zionsville. Margie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandson Collin. She also enjoyed cross stitching, arts and crafts and socializing on Facebook. Margie organized field trips for friends to Grabill, Indiana's Amish community, and other sites. She also enjoyed organizing class of '69 luncheons with her high school classmates. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Kenneth R. Pickett. Survivors include her husband Scott of Zionsville; two sons, Craig Cooper and wife Karen of Zionsville and Carson Cooper and wife Melissa of Carmel; and grandson Collin Cooper, as well as many friends and extended family members. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Greencastle.² She was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, 2181 East County Road 200 N, Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana.³ She was born on March 20, 1951 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^2,3 As of August 30, 1974,her married name was Cooper.² She married L. Scott Cooper on August 30, 1974.^1,2 Margaret L. "Margie" Pickett died on August 16, 2014 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 63.^2,3

     Norman Wayne Pickett was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.² He died in 1946 at Indiana.² He was born in 1946 at Indiana.²

     Daniel Warren Myers Daniel Warren Myers, 90 passed away February 10, 2012 at 9:02am at Union Hospital. He was born March 12, 1921 in Clay County the son of Henry Daniel Myers and Ruth Thomas Myers. Following high school, he served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific Theater for 3 and one half years. In his work career, he first was at Arketex and then later he worked for Eastern Express in the office working in the computer department. He also worked at CBS before they moved offices to Georgia. He last worked as a correctional officer at the Putnamville Correctional Facility. He and Mary Lou Rollings Myers were united in marriage on October 30, 1948. Daniel was a devoted member of the Calvary Baptist Church. He enjoyed working in his yard and keeping everything in good repair. He also was an avid Cubs Fan. His number one priority was family and he will be dearly missed. Survivors include his wife Mary Lou; daughter Karen Purdy of Brownsburg; son Gregory Myer and wife Gertrude of New Orleans; grandchildren, Benjamin Purdy, Andy Purdy and wife Lisa, Nicholas Purdy, Daniel Purdy, Jason Myers and Adrienne Myers; one great-grandson, Chase Purdy; sisters in law, Eva Myers and Delores Myers Haddon of Brazil; nieces and nephews and other extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Marshall Fred Myers and Howard Myers and an infant granddaughter, Laura Purdy. Funeral Information - Services will be held Monday at 1:00pm at French Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Selby officiating. Burial will follow at Cottage Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 10-1.³ He was buried at Cottage Hill Cemetery, Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.³ He was born on March 12, 1921 at Clay Co., Indiana.^3,5 He married Mary Lou Rollings on October 30, 1948.³ Daniel Warren Myers died on February 10, 2012 at Indiana at age 90.^5,3

     Marshall Fredrick/Frederick Myers was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.³ His Social Security Number was 315-18-5004.⁵ He was born on November 23, 1922 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.^5,3 He married Eva Jeanette Boyer on March 4, 1950.⁶ Marshall Fredrick/Frederick Myers died on February 9, 1993 at age 70.^5,3

     Howard E. Myers was buried at Summit Lawn Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.⁵ His Social Security Number was 310-26-0895.⁶ He married Delores Unknown.⁵ Howard E. Myers was born on December 21, 1928 at Indiana.^1,6 He died on December 17, 1995 at age 66.⁶

     Gloria Ethel Howard was buried at Clearview Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.⁸ She was born on November 15, 1929 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.³ As of May 17, 1950,her married name was Campbell.⁸ She married Emery Campbell Jr. on May 17, 1950 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^6,9,8,10,11 Gloria Ethel Howard died on March 16, 2015 at Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana, at age 85.¹¹ She Gloria Ethel Campbell, 85, of Evansville, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015, at Select Specialty Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery Campbell. Surviving are her daughters, Barbara Glan and Sharon (Pat) Turk; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers. on March 20, 2015.¹¹

     Alfred Pilant was buried at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska.⁵ His Social Security Number was 507-28-8355.³ He was born on October 10, 1891 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska.^5,6,3 He married Glenna Feral Alcox on September 26, 1912 at Avoca, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.² Alfred Pilant married Pearl Shanklin on October 17, 1921 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.^7,8 Alfred Pilant died on June 29, 1957 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska, at age 65.⁵

     Lillian "Libbie" Pilant was born in June, 1889 at Indiana.¹

     Sylvia A. Mitchell was born circa 1862 at Montgomery Co., Indiana.¹ As of December, 1920,her married name was Pilant.¹ She married Peter J. Pilant, son of David B. Pilant and Jane "Janie" Poff, on December 11, 1920 at Marion Co., Indiana.^1,2