JOSEPH PICARD

Mr. Joseph Picard, age 79, of Jena, passed from this life on Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Jena Nursing and Rehab facility in Jena, Louisiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gallagher Funeral Home and Crematory, Ball, Louisiana.
Joseph “Joe” was born February 1, 1938 to the union of his parents, Olive and Louis Picard in Franklin, Louisiana and was baptized at the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Franklin. He became a member of Midway Baptist Church, Jena in 2008.
Joe was predeceased by all 9 members of his family including his parents, brothers Louis, Harry, Henry and William and sisters Louise, Marion and Esther; and by his dear friend Sybil Methvin.
A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Daniel Breithaupt officiating at JNRH. In lieu of flowers, please remember Joe with a smile and a laugh and a “Hello how Y’all Doin’” to everyone you meet, or buy yourself an LSU hat, or put an LSU flag on your wheelchair and fly down the hallway enjoying the breeze, and always always respond to your favorite people with “Yeah Buddy” and a thumb bump!
Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Picard family by visiting www.gallagherfh.com.