Joseph Louis Bickett, Sr., age 75 of Loretto, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 15, 1944 in Loretto. He was a former employee of General Electric in Louisville.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Joseph David and Mary Nellie Nalley Bickett; one daughter, Theresa Mae Bickett (Gene Marcy), one sister, Catherine Thompson (Paul); one brother, Joseph Butler Bickett; one brother-in-law, Buck Wethington.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Mary Merine Bickett; six sons, Joe Joe Bickett (Sandy) of Lebanon, David Louis Bickett (Ray) of Greenville, Michael Wayne Bickett (Tammy) of Lebanon, Greg Bickett (Donna) of Bardstown, Joseph Louis Bickett, Jr. of Lebanon, Chris "Ugg" Bickett (Karen) of Loretto; two daughters, Amanda Case (John) of Georgia and Gina Bickett (John Adkins) of Loretto; 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty Wethington of Saint Mary's; two brothers, Mike Bickett (Charlotte) of Loretto and Earl Bickett (Betty) of Loretto.

Funeral Services will be private at Mattingly Funeral Home with cremation to follow. Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant will officiate.

Memorials may go toward funeral expenses and can be made at mattinglyfuneralhome.com.