David Marshall

Pickard

David Marshall Pickard was born on January 22, 1939, at his home in Norman, Oklahoma.

David was the youngest of Frank and Nellie Pickard's five sons. He grew up in Blanchard, Oklahoma and attended school there, graduating in 1957.  He worked for Tinker Air Force base for many years, retiring in the late 1980s. He married the love of his life, Shirley McClure on May 25, 1960. The couple had four children, David, Bobby, Brenda, and Tim, all of whom they raised in Blanchard.

David was known for his lovable, cantankerous personality. He enjoyed Tuesday night Sonic cheeseburgers and Friday night Braum's ice cream. He was a longtime member and deacon at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and an active member of Woodmen of the World where he held many different local positions.

David left his earthly home on October 11, 2022, in Norman, Oklahoma after years of declining health.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Frank and Nellie Roxie (Fisher) Pickard; his brothers, Floyd, Bill, Kenneth, and Teddy and an infant sister, Mary.

David is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley Pickard; his children, David Pickard and wife Cheryl of Newcastle, OK, Bobby Pickard and wife Sherri of Blanchard, OK, Brenda Morren of Blanchard, OK, and Tim Pickard and wife Gayla of Holland, AR; his grandchildren Jennifer Pickett and husband Eric, Amy Sherwood and husband Cody, Joshua Pickard and wife Susann, Joel Pickard, Krystal Elledge and husband Brandon Taylor, Jessica McKeown and husband Justin, Denae Pickard, Matthew Morren and partner Crystal Mitchell, Cole Pickard, Danielle Morren, Wil Pickard, and Kenzie Norris and husband Matthew; his great-grandchildren David and Dawson Pickett, Cayson and Cambry Sherwood, Noelani, Lilyanna, and Ember Pickard, Ellie Jo Pickard, Jerrod Elledge, Lydia, Kayelynn, Maddix, and Ivie Taylor, Conner, Truett and Porter McKeown, Nolan Pickard, and Niko and Cinderella Langley; and many other family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 14, 2022 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.  Interment to follow at Blanchard Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home, Blanchard, Oklahoma.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com .