LaSalle Corbell Pickett

Biography

LaSalle Corbell Pickett was born in 1843 and came of age as the nation faced profound change. He spent his life honoring the values of diligence and fidelity that shaped his early years, remaining rooted in the communities around Richmond and witnessing the region’s recovery through the decades.

He was respected for his steadfast presence, offering quiet support to neighbors and preserving the memories of those earlier times while embracing the opportunities of the twentieth century. His enduring connection to his home and to Hollywood Cemetery is a lasting testament to a life lived with grace.