Obituary

Wiltz A. Picou, Jr.

December 7, 1931 - May 8, 2022

Wiltz A. Picou, Jr., age 90 and a resident of Franklinton, passed away Sunday May 8, 2022. He was a native of Cut Off, LA but had moved with his wife to Franklinton in 2007. Wiltz was retired after a long career as an electrician with Penrod Drilling Company. He was a United States Air Force veteran during the Korean War Era. Wiltz enjoyed working around his home and in his garage and he attended Bethel Baptist Church near his home.

Survived by: 3 Sons and Daughters in law: Wiltz Picou, III and Janet Picou of Franklinton, Mark and Paula Picou of Hammond, Steven and Tamara Picou of Lafayette; 10 Grandchildren and Spouses: Ryan and Rebecca Picou, Alex and Josh Torres, Cody and Kellie Williams, Shay Picou and Tyrell Showalter, Megan and Robbie Bordelon, Dustin Mason, Dante’ and Niki Picou, Marianna Picou, Mason and Madison Picou, Olivia Picou; 7 Great-grandchildren: Natylee Williams, Knox Showalter, Jonathan Picou, Grant Picou, Everett Williams, Logan Torres, Violet Bordelon; Brother and Sister in law: Franklin and Joanne Picou; Sisters: Loretta Duet, Emily Picou; Also numerous nieces, nephews and other family members

He was preceded in death by his wife Nellie Glynn Fisher Picou, parents Wiltz A. Picou, Sr. and Liza Terrebonne Picou, brother Mack Picou and other family members.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home (1109 Bene Street, Franklinton, LA) on Wednesday May 11th from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 am Wednesday with Bro. Duane Ball officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Wiltz Picou, III, Mark Picou, Steven Picou, Ryan Picou, Dante’ Picou, Josh Torres