John Leonard Bickett

John Bickett, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2017.  A veteran of the Marine Corps, John was retired from both the Akron Police Department (1957 - 1982) and the Summit County Sheriff's Office (1982 -2009).  John was an outgoing person who loved spending time and playing cards with his wife, children, and friends.  His phrase "got a dollar" will outlive him for years.  Always active in the FOP, John's name is still revered on the police department.  John spent his life serving others.  From the Marine Corps to years in public service, John believed his role was to protect and serve.  He took that role so seriously that he did not ultimately retire until the age of 81 years.

John was preceded in death by son, John Philip.  He is survived by his wife, Sandra (nee Glass); daughters, Adele (Scott) Webb, Debora (Ronald) Biro, Bonnie (Donald) Tri, Connie (Skip) Eckert, and Lana (Thomas) Powell; sons, Christopher (Erin) and Leonard (Desiree) Bickett; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many other loving family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 7 P.M. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Schermesser Funeral Home, 600 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. (SR619), Akron, Ohio 44319 with Rev. Bob Denton officiating.  Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. and 4 P.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.  Private inurnment will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, please make donations in John's name to the Akron F.O.P. Lodge #7, 217 S. High St, STE 405, Akron, Ohio 44308.  To leave a special message online for the family, visit our website at www.schermesserfh.com.

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