Joseph David Bickett, age 70 of Saint Francis, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Signature Healthcare Colonial in Bardstown.  He was born March 18, 1955 in Marion County.  He formerly worked for North American Pipe Company in Springfield.  He was a member of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church.  He enjoyed watching UK games and helping with Ruley Santa Claus Land.

He was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Christopher Mattingly; his parents, Joseph Eugene and Catherine Leora Mattingly Bickett; two brothers, William Arnold and Richard Lee "Porky" Bickett.

Survivors include three children, Terri Lynn Sester (Gary Curtis) of Bardstown, Amanda Bickett of Bradfordsville, and Jonathan Bickett (Kirsten) of Saint Mary's; four grandchildren, Cameron and Kaylee Mattingly and John and Jamy Bickett; one great grandson, Kayden; two sisters, Cathy Thompson (Harold) of Raywick and Ruthie Bickett of Hodgenville; one brother, Jerry "Spencer" Bickett (Rebecca) of New Hope.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 108 Main Street, Raywick.  Very Rev. Scott J. Wimsett, V.F. will officiate.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The visitation is 4-8 pm Tuesday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 pm by Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant.

Pallbearers are Jonathan Bickett, John Bickett, Cameron Mattingly, Neal Hardesty, Israel LaRue, and Zane Hardesty; Honorary Pallbearers are Steve Metcalf and Amanda Bickett.