WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.

John Wesley Pickett, 84, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, in West Palm Beach, Florida.

He was born April 29, 1937, in Pendleton, Indiana to Earl and Anna Litha (Lovell) Pickett. He was a 1955 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School.

John was co-owner of A Hearing Service in Indianapolis where he was a hearing aid specialist. He was a licensed hearing aid dealer for more than 30 years. John was born with a hearing loss and had a true passion for helping others with hearing issues.

He was a member of Sharon Christian Church in West Palm Beach, Florida.

John was a member of the Speedway Lions Club in Speedway, Indiana. He enjoyed traveling to Mexico with The Hearing Lions to fit adults and children with hearing aids.

Surviving are three nieces, Debbie Van Voorhis of Fishers, Laura (Philip Haynes) Van Voorhis of Garrett and Valarie (Daniel) Kline of Ashley; two great nieces, Rachel Van Voorhis and Aida Haynes; and a great nephew, Owen Haynes.

He was preceded in death by is parents; and sister, C. Jane Van Voorhis.

A private family service will be held at Grove Lawn Cemetery in Pendleton, Indiana in June.

Memorial donations may be directed to the “Indiana Lion’s Foundation” c/o Duane Wass 4769 Petunia Drive, Plainfield, IN 46168 with a memo to “For The Hearing Lions” or “In Memory of John Pickett.”