John Ernest Pickett Jr., 85 DOVER - John Ernest "Jack" Pickett Jr., age 85, of Dover, passed away at Courtland Manor on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Born April 21, 1924, in New Hope, Pa., he was the son of John Ernest, Sr. and Winnie Ann Bacon Pickett. He served as a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Jack taught shop at Warner Junior High School, was Vice Principal of Brown Vo-Tech School, and served as principal of Howard High School, all in Wilmington. In 1968 he received his Master's degree in Educational Administration from the University of Delaware. Jack also served on the Appoquinimink School Board for 19 years, 15 of which he served as President. He was President of the Delaware School Board Association in 1980. Over the years he also worked part time at the Jewish Community Center, Men's Prison at Prices Corner, and at the Governor Bacon Health Center in Delaware City and was a member of the Lion's Club. He was also one of the founding members of the MOT Little League in Middletown where he managed a team called the "Corvettes" for 11 years. After his retirement he quickly became a noted carver of birds with many of his carvings winning competitions. He will be remembered most for his love of family and great sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard; and his sister, Margaret. Jack is survived by his wife, E. Virginia of Dover; and his sons, John of Middletown and Russ of Dover; six grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. A viewing will be held at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 406 Main Street, Odessa, on Saturday, April 10, starting at 1 p.m. with services following at 2 p.m. Burial at Old Drawyer's Church Cemetery, north of Odessa will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the St. Paul's United Methodist Church, PO Box 253, Odessa, DE 19730-0253. Arrangements by Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, Middletown. On-line condolences may be sent to www.daniels-hutchison.com 302-378-3410