Nelson Pickett, 78, of Greensburg, KY was born on March 17, 1948 in Adair County, KY to the late Herbert “Stanford” and Elnora Martin Pickett. He departed this life on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Louisville, KY.

Nelson made a profession of faith in Christ and was a devoted member of Greensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Throughout the years, he faithfully served his church as a former Elder, assistant Sunday School Teacher, and volunteered for the Crossroads Youth Program. He also served as Secretary of Summersville Volunteer Fire Department and was a former member of the Jaycees. He was honored to be named Kentucky Colonel. He enjoyed traveling, farming, movies, sports, and antiquing, but above all, he loved spending time with his family and took great pride in supporting his grandchildren at their extracurricular activities and special events.

Nelson was a graduate of Campbellsville College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in education. He later continued his studies at Western Kentucky University, earning a master’s degree and Rank I certification in educational administration and instructional leadership. He began his career in education as a grade school teacher at both Greensburg and Summersville Elementary Schools. After which, he later became principal at Summersville Elementary School and Green County High School, where he ended his 33-year career in education. He was also a licensed realtor with Green River Realty and Durrett Realty.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Michael Pickett.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Nancy Foster Pickett of Greensburg

3 children: Chris Pickett & wife Anna of Bardstown, KY; Sarah Roy & husband Reggie of Russell Springs, KY; and Roan Pickett of Fort Polk, Louisiana

1 brother: Harold Pickett of Charlestown, SC

1 sister: Benita Penick of Greensburg

5 grandchildren: Lilly Pickett, Foster Pickett, Murray Pickett, Madelyn Roy, and Ozzy Roy

A host of other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:00amCT at Greensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Bro. Bren Bishop and Bro. Kevin Brantley officiating

Burial: Green County Memory Gardens

Visitation: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 from 4:00pm-8:00pmCT at Foster-Toler Curry Funeral Home and Thursday beginning at 8:00amCT at Greensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church 

The family has requested in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to Greensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church Crossroads Program and those can be made at the funeral home.