William "Billy Pritchard" Pickard, 66, of Canton, passed away Friday, February 22nd, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on March 13, 1952, a son of the late Wesley and Mary Elizabeth (Dixon) Pritchard, also preceded in death by his daughter Trisha Pickard, 3 brothers Skip Terry, and Chuck Pickard. Survived by 2 daughters Tesha Pickard, of Canton, Beth Ann Sterling, of Carrollton; 2 sisters Tonia Hoover, of Canton, Debbie Wise-Farwell, of California; 7 grandchildren; as well as his close companion Darlene "Shorty" Midcap and her family whom he treated as his own. A benefit diner will be held at T-Bird Lounge and Tommy T's on Saturday, March 2nd at 1PM. All proceeds will benefit the family. You may add your condolences on our website: www.waltner-simchak.com.

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