September 21, 1924 – July 20, 2020
Keith Johnson Pickett, 95, Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Carmel, passed away peacefully July 20, 2020. He was born September 21, 1924 in Cicero, son of John LuRay and Weltha (Johnson) Pickett.
Keith attended Boxley, Sheridan and Cicero schools. As an athlete, Keith played basketball and football at Sheridan High School and Cicero High School and pitched softball on a local Cicero team. In 1952, he received his BS in Business Administration from Butler University. Before retiring, Keith was employed as an Accountant with Herff Jones Corporation in Indianapolis as well as Hughey Construction Company in Carmel.
In June 1949, Keith married “Dotty” in Red Bank, N.J. They lived in Sheridan until 1954 when they moved to Carmel, where they raised their children. They enjoyed “snow birding” in Sarasota for several years, relocating there in 2012.
Keith was a member of Sheridan United Methodist Church before becoming a charter member of Carmel United Methodist Church in 1957. After moving to Sarasota, he and Dotty became members of Sarasota First Congregational United Church of Christ.
Survivors include his loving wife of 71 years, Dorothy “Dotty” Pickett; daughter, Pamela Pickett Romei; son, Chris Pickett; grandson, Michael Keith (Erin) Romei; great-granddaughter, Everly Romei; and brother, Thomas (Barbara) Pickett.
A private family burial will take place in Cicero Cemetery.
Please visit bussellfamilyfunerals.com to read Keith’s complete obituary.
Bussell Family Funerals, Carmel-Westfield is privileged to assist the family in arrangements.