Leonard Tom Pickley Obituary (1949 - 2017)

Leonard Tom Pickley, 67, of Decatur, IL passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Tom was born October 4, 1949 in Elkhart, Indiana to Leonard Bud and Cleo (Dance) Pickley. He married Vicky Fischer on December 20, 1969. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1977. Tom worked as a training instructor for Clinton Power Station and retired from Exelon in 2011. He was a loyal member of the CDYC City of Decatur Yacht Club. He loved sailing, live music, motorcycles, fast cars and craft beer. He is survived by his wife Vicky, daughter Michele Pickley Hyden, son Paul and Ami Pickley. Grandchildren Stela, Adeline, Cole and Morgan. Brother Jim Pickley and wife Vicky Garrett. On Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. a graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Graceland Cemetery Decatur, IL. Following the service, we welcome friends and family to celebrate his life and Irish heritage at Doherty's Pub & Pins downtown Decatur starting at 12:30 p.m.. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to CDYC City of Decatur Yacht Club. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Leonard Bud and Cleo Pickley. A special thanks to Jason Gotts, all the paramedics and the DMH staff.