Chad Allen Bickley, 42, of Newberry, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

Born on December 4, 1978, in Columbia, he was the son of Randy Marion and Pamela Massey Bickley. He was the plant manager for Palmetto Pallet and attended Freedom Baptist Church. Chad was a die-hard Georgia Bull Dog fan.

He is survived in addition to his parents, Randy and Pam Bickley of Newberry by his wife, Katie H. Bickley; a son, Allen Michael Bickley of Prosperity; a daughter, Madison Victoria Bickley of Newberry; a sister, Hope Bickley (Michael Douglas) Evans of Whitmire; father-in-law, James Hatcher of Prosperity; nieces and nephews, Hannah Evans, Haven Evans and Kaleb Evans; great-nephews, Kamryn Evans and Langstyn Evans; aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by a step-son, Wade Chamblee.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at the McSwain-Evans Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Eddie Bledsoe. Burial will follow in Newberry Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to McSwain-Evans Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses.

Due to COVID 19 everyone is reminded of social distancing requirements and masks will be strongly encouraged.