Ernest Ray Pickard

Funeral services for Mr. Ernest Ray Pickard will be held Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. David Pickard officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery at Bonita. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Ray Pickard, age 71, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Poplar Springs Nursing Facility.

Ray was a graduate of Clarkdale and a retired steel fabricator. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was a lifetime fan of racing and the Atlanta Braves. "Braves win!" He was a proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Survivors include his wife, Betsy Littleton; daughter, Karen Elmore (John) of Cuba, AL; sister, Marie Beatty of Meridian; brothers, Jackie Pickard of Meridian and David Pickard (Kathy) of Jasper, AL; grandsons, Jesse Elmore, Hogan Turner, and Nolan Turner (Adeline); great-grandson, Karson Turner, with another on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gail Pickard; father, Ernest Pickard; mother, Edna Pickard; son, Craig Turner; sister, Polly Pickard; and brother-in-law, Ken Beatty.

Pallbearers will be John Elmore, Hogan Turner, Nolan Turner, Josh Beatty, Mark Quimby, Ethan Webb, and Odie Barrett.

The family extends special thanks to Harper's Hospice, Poplar Springs Nursing Facility, and Dr. Voss and staff for their exceptional care.

Online condolences may be expressed at robertbarhamffh.com.