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Courtney Picou Obituary

Courtney Francis Picou of Diamondhead, MS passed away on October 6th after a brief illness. He was born in 1932 in New Orleans to the late Arthur Picou and the late Mildred Picou Wilson. He attended school at St. Paul's School in Covington, Louisiana. He studied Chemical Engineering and earned his PhD from Tulane University. Courtney served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed with ExxonMobil for many years. He was the owner and Founder of C.F. Picou Associates in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, an international Chemical Engineering consulting firm. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Marie Rivet Picou; a daughter, Alyce Marie Picou and sons, Courtney David (Constance) and Douglas James (Sarah); grandchildren, Aimee (Matthew) Berniard, Carley Picou and Samantha Picou; sisters-in-law, Bonnie (Jesse Sr.) Lyons and Trudy (Thomas) Rafferty; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother, William Picou and sister, A'laine Picou Murray. He was adventurous from an early age including starting his young family in Indonesia. A zealous long-distance private pilot for 52 years, he was a mentor of the Diamondhead Young Eagles. His favorite hobbies included flying, running, boating, and history. Above all Courtney loved his family, who will always be grateful for the great times we shared with him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am, November 10th at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 9062 Kiln Delisle Rd. Pass Christian, MS. Burial will be private. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln DeLisle Road, Pass Christian, is serving the family and online condolences may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com.

Published by The Advocate from Oct. 17 to Oct. 22, 2017.
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Marie,
He was such a smart and nice man. I'll never forget his keen mind and humor. Please accept my sincere condolences and best wishes.

Steve Baggett

October 19, 2017

Marie, He was such a smart man. Please accept my condolences and best wishes .

Steve Baggett

October 19, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Riemann Family Funeral Homes

October 17, 2017

Marie please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family
Courtney was such a delightful man and I know he will be missed so very much.

Peggy Wagner

October 14, 2017

Marie,
Arva and I are deeply saddened at Courtney's passing. We pray that the wonderful memories of your 62 years together will bring you healing.
God bless.

Marshall

October 12, 2017

My love and prayers are with you.

Jean M. Arseneaux

October 11, 2017

So sorry to hear of Uncle Courtney's passing.I hold many fond memories of him and his great sense of humor and keen mind.

Michael Hayden

October 11, 2017

We have so many fond memories with Courtney and the family! So many kindnesses to be thankful for. Courtney, you are sorely missed by all of us.

Harold Blytt

October 9, 2017

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Mass of Christian Burial

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Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church

9062 Kiln Delisle Rd, Pass Christian, MS

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Riemann Family Funeral Home - Pass Christian

9113 Kiln DeLisle Road, Pass Christian, MS 39571

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