Samuel Pickens, Jr., affectionately known as “Sam”, “Sonny” and “fuddo” was born January 18, 1933 in Crisp County, Cordele, GA to the late Samuel Pickens, Sr. and Mary Lou Wellons-Pickens. Sam received his early learning at St. Paul school, Crisp County, GA. He later moved to Vero Beach, Florida, where he was employed in the field of Agriculture.
In 1955 Sam married the love of his life Betty Nell Addy, who preceded him in death. They were married for 57 years and from that union one son was born Samuel Pickens, III, known as “Billy” by friends and family.
Sam enjoyed his occupation in agriculture in which he often discussed in conversations. Also often on the road to Georgia where he loved to visit his family. He was an outdoorsman along with loving dogs. At an early age he joined St. Paul Baptist Church and later moved his membership to Gum Creek Baptist Church where both are located in Crisp County, GA. Upon him moving to Vero Beach, Sam joined Community Baptist Church where he served as an usher and a choir member down through the years. He fought unto the end when his sickness confined him to Fort Pierce Health facility.
On Friday March 15, 2019, Sam’s life journey on earth ended at Treasure Coast Hospice Facility of Fort Pierce, Florida. He was loved by friends, family and care given by a special niece Cynthia Spann of Vero Beach, Florida.
Left to cherish fond memories is his sons, Samuel Pickens, III, Anthony Griffin; a devoted big sister, Mary Etta Pickens-Jackson of Cordele, GA; Younger sisters, Emma Mae Pickens-Burney of Macon, GA; Alleyne Pickens-Smith of Vero Beach, FL; brother, Eddie James Pickens of Cordele, GA, a special niece Cynthia Span of Vero Beach, FL, a devoted nephew Rev. James O. Jackson of Atlanta, GA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.
Public visitation for Mr. Pickens will take place on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Stone Brothers Funeral Chapel in Vero Beach, FL. Funeral services will convene on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 1:00pm at Humble Baptist Church in Vero Beach, FL. Burial will follow in Gifford Cemetery.
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