Lawrence Picard, Sr

Obituary of Lawrence Picard, Sr

Lawrence G. Picard, Sr. (Larry), 82, entered into eternal rest in Summerville, S.C. on August 17, 2019. He was a devoted family man, and he leaves his wife of 33 years, Wanda Bowman Picard, his brother, John (Nancy Davis) Picard, seven children and three stepchildren and their families: Yvonne Picard, Lawrence (Melinda) Picard, Jr., Michele (Rob) Zila, Denise (David) Cohen, Annette (Don) Hill, Tim (Johnette) Picard, Nancy (Dave) Halvorsen, Scotty (Vindy) Richter, Louise Richter Fechter, and Sandy (Robert) Richter Arnold.

Larry was the son of Henry and Annie Picard. He spent much of his life in the Charleston, SC area. Larry graduated from Belmont Abbey in 1958 with a degree in chemistry and, after a short period of time working for private industry. He began a 31-year career at the Charleston Naval Shipyard as Head of the Nuclear Quality Control Office and Head Nuclear Production Department Manager.

He began a second career as a tax preparer and instructor. He also served in numerous leadership positions in the National Association of Enrolled Agents.

Larry loved playing golf and an avid reader/researcher.

But most of all, he loved his family and he will be forever in our hearts. Arrangements are being handled by Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation and Burial Services Summerville.

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