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Matthew Pickens Obituary

Matthew J. Pickens departed this life June 2, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memories: loving parents Michael and Marilyn Pickens, sister and brother, and a host of other family and friends. Vis. Sat. 9am. Mass 11am. at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Ch. 4000 Sumpter St. Interment Paradise North.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jun. 7, 2013.

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Sondera Malry

June 1, 2024

May the Ancestors continue to greet him with joy and happiness

Rick Simon

June 18, 2013

To: The Pickins Family,
From: Deacon Rick and Mary Simon

I am so sorry for your loss. Matthew was an excellent young man bent on achieving his highest potential. He was the product of great upbringing, education and spiritual formation. He has blessed those around him with his love of life and his faithfullness to family, church and friends..He will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace....

May God bless the Pickens family at this time of sorrow and loss......

Deacon Rick

Patrice Stull

June 13, 2013

To the Pickens family;

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. My prayers are with you and your family.

Sondera Malry

June 8, 2013

God knows of your sorrow and will be with you and the family every step of the way. Continue to pray and know that He is in control. Love always to the family; your memories will keep you 'all during this time.

Karen Montgomery

June 7, 2013

To my Cousin Michael and Family, "May God give you strength during your time of sorrow and even more strength in the days ahead".

Annette Spikes

June 7, 2013

MAY GOD GIVE YOU COMFORT AND PEACE DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW.

June 7, 2013

May God Bless you and family in this time of sorrow please know that you are not alone.
Kathryn Rone & Family Killeen,Texas

Janice McFadden

June 7, 2013

Mr. Pickens, May God Bless you and your family and know that He is in the healing business and my prayers are with you.

Shirley Nichols LMSW

June 7, 2013

My sincere comdolences to the Pickens family. I am sending prayers of comfort and peace to you all.

Rodney Pickens

June 7, 2013

My Prayers are with You All I'm so sorry"May God surround his Angel

Keisha Welsh

June 7, 2013

To My Cousin Micheal and Family,
Our prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. May God bless you and give you comfort in the days to come.

Kimberley Booker

June 7, 2013

I am praying for the family.

Shelia Mayes

June 7, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Taylor Your Elmore Family

June 7, 2013

Our prayers are with you and your wife.

Ernestine Taylor

June 7, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Richard Standifer

June 7, 2013

Marilyn and Michael,

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Richard

Sarafia Williams

June 7, 2013

To my cousin Marilyn and family... My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
With Love

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