Marion A. Pickett, 80, passed away on May 10, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House, after a two-year courageous battle with brain cancer. He was a Korean War veteran. He was part owner of United Sign Corporation, and a salesman for 60 years. Marion was a small aircraft pilot and an avid golfer. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Jackie, of the home; daughter Debbie Jenkins of Lee’s Summit, son Eric and wife Darlene Pickett, and granddaughter Paige, all of Lee’s Summit; his adopted family Pete and Ella Olson, their children Lauren and Cody; two sisters Frances Amos and Rosie Heninger; two brothers David and Griff Pickett; numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the KC Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64145.Condolences may be made at www.mtmoriah-freeman.com. Arrangements under the direction of Mount Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO.