Billy Joe Pickens

Billy Joe Pickens was born May 5, 1949 in Selmer, TN, the son of the late Rufus L. and Velma Scott Pickens. He was church of Christ in faith. He was united in marriage to Nelda Wyvonne Reeves on January 12, 1967. He owned and operated Pickens Welding and Repair. Billy was known as a jack of all trades. In years past he drove a gas truck, was a machinist, and a certified technician for Thomas Price Chevrolet. Billy loved his dogs and most of all, his family.

Mr. Pickens departed this life on November 10, 2017 in Stantonville, Tennessee at the age of 68 Years, 6 Months, 5 Days.

He is survived by his wife, Nelda Wyvonne Pickens of Stantonville, TN; two sons, Joey Pickens and wife Patricia of Stantonville, TN, Anthony Pickens of Selmer, TN; four brothers: Buddy Pickens and wife Joan of Selmer, TN, T. L. Pickens and wife Sarah of Stantonville, TN, Larry Wayne Pickens and wife Sue of Stantonville, TN, Roger Pickens and wife Rhonda of Stantonville, TN; three grandchildren: Jonathan, Melanie and Auburn Pickens; four step grandchildren: Kevin Long and wife Mildred, Nyki Knight, Jacob Long, Joshua Long; nine step great grandchildren: Samatha, Sahamille, Sophie, Spencer, Sariah, Zachary, Michael, Hyrum and Corbin; and his nurses and aids at Magnolia Home Health and Hospice, Kathy Carrington, Wanda Carper and Jainy Tensley.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Pickens was preceded in death by two half sisters, Edo and Birdie Garrett; and a half brother, Leonard Pickens.