David Picou Obituary
We announce the death of David Picou (Decatur, Alabama), born in New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away on September 24, 2026, at the age of 69. David will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Picou to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lee Picou and Valerie Clements; and his siblings, Marie Picou Jeanfreau, Marion Picou Ford, Anthony Picou, Esther Picou Callia, Catherine Picou, Lee Joseph Picou, Jeanne Doan, Courtney Picou and Donna Naquin.
He is survived by: his wife Cynthia Hughes Picou; his children, Joshua Dale Picou (Genavieve) and Catherine Gayle Börste (Christopher); his grandson Philipp "Pip" Bernhard Börste (Louise Hughes); and his siblings, Gayle Dardar, Gary Picou (Cindy), Paul Shepherd, William Shepherd (Vicki) and Keith "Huggy" Hughes.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Shelton Funeral Home Chapel (2105 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 11:45 AM at the Montevallo National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations in Dave's memory to Central Baptist Church Decatur or Am Vets Post 1955 (401 Bluff Dr. NE Hartselle, AL 35640).
