Pickard, Jack, RMCS

Retired in Nov 1993, returned to my old hometown of Weatherford, Texas and resumed operation of Pickard Ranch. I have worked for several companies large and small over the years: Home Depot as Electrical Associate, Radio Shack as third shift Security LT Supervisor of shift, SFX Designs INC. (Special Effects) electrician, Ryder Inc., tempwork Warehouse Fork Lift Operator, Suppershuttle Inc., Driver, did all of these as supplement to Retirement pay, then the Oil and Gas Industry took off, so now I am full time Rancher with Gas/Oil and Rock Crusher Royalties that blessed me with no furter need to work for others for now. So I spend a  lot of time with my volunteer work with the American Red Cross with Rusty my Wife we are one of two Disaster Assessment Teams here in the Parker County Branch of the Chisholm Trail Chapter. We volunteer our time to respond 24/7 for two weeks each month and provide temporary assistance to people who suffer losses from fire's or acts of nature. We ensure that funding is made available on an emergency basis for three days to assist clients with replacing Food, Shelter and Clothing and provide additional referals to other disaster agencies and volunteer organizations for longer term assistance to families and individuals. Additionally, we donate blood to the Red Cross every five weeks and assist in the collection process. Other spare time activities include sponsoring a scholarship for the youth of Parker County Livestock Improvement Association which is a group my family has been involved in since 1947 when my father and other men from Parker County formed up this organization under the supervision of the Parker County Sherrif's Posse Association. My wife and I are active members of Central Christian Church here in Weatherford Texas and provide volunteer time through the Church to Habitat for Humanity.Yes, I am busier now than when I worked full time for a living :-) . Finally I am politically active as a supporter of Christian Conservative Principles and belong to Both the Republican and Tea Parties in this region.

I miss my shipmates, that I developed friendships with over the years, because none are close to my landlocked residence, but always look forward to visits (I am just 4.5 miles south of I20 so look forward to the visits that are passing through. Only 45mi from DFW will come and visit for those with layovers in that area. Just call and let me know ahead of time. Thanks Jack