Dr. James William Pickrell

Dr. James “Jim” William Pickrell, 80, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his home.  He was born July 16, 1944, in Evansville, Indiana to James Hoover Pickrell and Evelyn Besing Pickrell.  Jim graduated from Culver Military Academy.  He then graduated from the University of Evansville and I.U. Medical School.  Jim also attended Stanford University in California for a year.  His residency was completed at I.U. in Ophthalmology and he began practicing in 1977.  Jim retired from AP&S (now UAP) in 2012. 

Jim was an avid photographer.  Wildlife photography was his passion.  After retirement, he and Kathy traveled to Alaska, Africa, Europe and Scandinavia.  He especially loved to keep the bird feeders at home filled to capture the local birds.  Jim was a motorcyclist taking many trips out west with friends.  He attended Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church.  Most of all he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.  His absence will be felt by many.

Jim is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathleen Craycraft Pickrell, his children Bill Taylor (Terri), Amy Van Pelt (Erik), James W. Pickrell II, and Christopher Pickrell; grandchildren Ben Taylor, Eloise Taylor, Casey Meldgin, and Louie Meldgin; sister Scoti Bolding (Neil), brother Lance Pickrell, and his nieces and nephews. He enjoyed watching them grow and prosper.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation was entrusted to DeBaun Funeral Home.  A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Online condolences may be made to www.debaunfuneralhomes.com.

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