The visitation, funeral and a special event at the Charles H. Wright Museum are planned for Dr. William F. Pickard.
Pickard, an entrepreneur, philanthropist and co-owner of Real Times Media and Michigan Chronicle, died Wednesday, June 12, at his home in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was 83.
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Visitation is scheduled from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Friday, June 28 at Swanson Funeral, 14751 W. McNichols in Detroit.
“An Evening of Special Tributes: Honoring Dr. William F. Pickard” takes place from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, June 28 at the Charles H. Wright Museum, 315 W. Warren in Detroit.
Funeral service is Saturday, June 29, at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, 18700 James Couzens Freeway in Detroit. Family hour is scheduled for 10 a.m. and the funeral will begin at 11 a.m
Condolences can be shipped to the Pickard Family at 2801 Clark St., Detroit, Michigan, 48210.
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