Norman R. PickettNorman R. Pickett, 64, formerly of Rome, New York, passed away Dec. 12, 2016, at Bailey Family Hospice Center in St. Augustine, surrounded by his wife, children and siblings after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer.Norman "Jimmy" was born on Dec. 22, 1951, in Rome, N.Y., the son of the late Robert and Eleanor Pickett. He was raised in Rome and graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1969 and attended SUNY Morrisville. Norman then honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam from Oct. 6, 1970 to Oct. 25, 1972. Norman was a proud Marine and a patriot - Hoorah. Norman worked at Griffiss Air Force base as a civilian in the transportation department for many years before courageously leaving to successfully pursue a career in the insurance industry as an independent agent. Norman's passion for his work was fueled by all the wonderful relationships he developed with his clients and their families.Norman was a member of Rome Rotary, Rome Chamber of Commerce, Lee Legion Post 1794 and the VFWs in Rome and St. Augustine for many years. He was a proud sponsor of the Rome City amateur golf tournament for 30 years.He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Ponessa Pickett; a daughter, Michelle and Rob Shauger; a son, Stephen Norman and Amy; grandchildren Matthew, Stephen Jr., Aaron, Emma, Matt, Alex and Katie; brothers, Tom and Nia, Darryl, and Michael; sisters, April and Dennis Landry; Dawnelle and Angelo Fields; Cindy; Ellie and Lamont O'Shei; Melanie and Wade Riegler; an aunt, Marilyn and Kenneth Spink; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Mark, Robert and David.Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home, 1475 Old Dixie Hwy, St Augustine, FL 32084. Family and friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Wednesday prior to the service from 9 to 10 a.m.In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Research, Feed Our Vets or Hospice.Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, Memorial Park www.craigfuneralhome.com is in charge of the arrangements.