Jack D. Pickels

December 22, 1934 - July 25, 2015

Madison: Jack D. Pickels, age 80 died Saturday, July 25, 2015 in Madison. Funeral services will be Monday, 11:00 AM , July 27, 2014 at New Home Baptist Church with burial at San Pedro Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 6 "" 8 PM at Beggs Funeral Home. He was born in Perry, and at a young age the family moved to Madison County near Shaw then Country Kitchen Rd, before settling near the New Home area. He was instrumental in starting New Home Volunteer Fire Dept. In 1977 and was Chief the entire time. He loved gospel singing and would camp at the Spirit of Suwannee. He was owner of Jack's Saw Shop and US. 90 Repair Shop. He loved fishing. He is survived by his wife: Simmie Andrews Pickels of Madison; Stanley "Stan" Harvard Pickels (Beverly) and Howard Benjamin (Donna) both of Madison; 1 daughter: Crystal Renee Bish of Valdosta, GA.; 1 brother Leo Pickels (Laredo) of Madison; 7 Grandchildren: Bradley Harvard Pickels (Sherilyn); Brian Bish (Amanda), Ben Pickels (Kailey), Aubri Bish, Alaina Pickels (Matthew), Ashton Lynn Pickels, Daniel Havard (Allyce Rutherford); 5 great grandchildren He was predeceased in death by his parents: Joseph Benjamin and Agnes Pickels and 1 sister: Maxine LaValley. Donations may be made to New Home Baptist Church , 1100 SW Moseley Hall Rd., Madison, Florida 32340 Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements: 850-973-2258