Woodbury, NJ, New Jersey
Roy A. Pickens Jr. of Woodbury, suddenly on July 3, 2010. Aged 80 years. Legacy An active man who loved to dance, Pick was always the life of the party. Prior to retirement in 1992, Roy was employed as a Physical Education Teacher and Driving Instructor at Deptford High for 22 years and West...
Read MoreTo the Pickens Family - Thank you for sharing the "Coach" with us Deptford Township Grads. We fondly remember Mr. Pickens yelling instructions to us back in 1957 as we enterd DTHS for the first time across wooden boards laid over mud as we made our way into the Gym. Thanks "Coach" for not calling the 0 and 2 hole plays for me. May God look favorably upon you.
Dennis King
July 15, 2010 | Bowie, MD
To the Pickens Family
Please accept my Sincere Condolences in the loss of Mr. Pic. My Fond memories were of Mr. Pic telling me During Driver's training: that I was a good driver..Comparing Me to the 2 boys in the car! Along with his Smile and Laugh helped make HS years a little lighter. Knowing A Teacher/ Man of Integrity and Joy, are a Blessing. Wishing you Peace with the help of God's loving hands in the difficult days ahead! Our Memories are FOREVER. RIP Mr. Pic <3 WDHS '74
Terry Schlelmback/LuBrant
July 10, 2010 | Deptford, NJ
Lynn, Barb, Mrs. Setzer & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers. I too remember Pic teaching me to drive. I still laugh at how everyday he would get in the car & say, "I've got the radio." & never once did any of the 3 of us get to say it first. We were never as quick as the "old" guy. We drove past his house everyday & even now when I go by I think about those rides. He sure touched a lot of people.
Trish Melnychuck-Schmidt
July 09, 2010 | Washington Twp, NJ
Thirty-eight years later, I can still hear Coach Pick bellow, "Lordie Be in the Morning." I was honored to be coached by Pick in three sports. He was a man of great character and integrity...and all of his students and players knew it. What a terrific role model! He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Steve Stumpo
July 09, 2010 | Turnersville, NJ
DTHS baseball 67, coach pickens came off the bench, called time out and said to the ump, were missing a player on the field, oh, its ok ump hes playing up on the grass, sorry I couldnt see him...play ball. great coach, great man,loved, missed. There will never be another Roy Pickens. God Bless
sam marrone
July 08, 2010 | Pitman, NJ
Mrs.Setzer, Faith and I send our condolences to you and your family. We love you. Our hearts go out to you. We didn't know him well but the few times we ran into you we could see how happy you two were. Love Faith and Hope.
Hope Griffith
July 08, 2010 | West Deptford, NJ
Dear Mrs. Setzer, I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your loved ones at this time. I will miss running into both of you in town, you two were always so sweet together.
Your friend Eleanor Paterna
Eleanor Paterna
July 08, 2010 | West Deptford, NJ
To Theda and all the Pickens family. We will miss Pic and sorry we could not attend but we are both sick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you....Mary and Tod Richman
Tod&Mary Richman
July 08, 2010 | Thorofare, NJ
To the Pickens Family:I am truly sorry for your lost. I enjoyed Mr. Picken's as a teacher and a friend while a student at DHS- class of 1961.Rest inGod's arms Mr.P. You will be missed.
Barbara Williams-nee Tull
July 08, 2010 | Pennsauken, NJ