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Paul Pickens Obituary

Paul Anthony Pickens

Anderson, SC

The Unity Mortuary of Anderson announces that family and friends of Paul Anthony Pickens will gather at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 29, 2017 to celebrate his life at Piney Grove Baptist Church, Anderson, SC with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family is at 3406 New Pond Road, Anderson, SC 29626.

He is survived by his wife, Joann Pickens of the home; two sons, Paul Anthony Pickens, Jr. and Johnathan Cole Pickens both of Anderson, SC; mother, Ella B. Pickens; sisters, Mary Bennett ( Louis) of San Antonia , TX, Gwenloyn Williford, Eva Pickens, Teresa Pickens all of Anderson, SC, Katharie Blakely ( Barry) of Laurens, SC and , Patricia Pickens of Anderson, SC; brothers, Eddie Hollings of Anderson, SC, Nathaniel Pickens, Jr. of Salinas, CA., David Pickens of Brunswick, GA. , Micheal Pickens of Anderson, SC, Timothy Pickens of Panama City, FL., John Pickens ( Stephanie) of Weatherfield, CT. and, Daryl Pickens (Hope) of Charleston, SC; mother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, and one brother-in-law; loyal friend, Timothy ' Timmy' Gray; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Nathaniel Pickens, Jr.; grandparents, Edna Pickens Latimer and Bill Cunningham and Mary Cunningham.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Anderson Independent-Mail from Jun. 26 to Jun. 29, 2017.

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Mary Bowen

June 29, 2017

Joann,
I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. My prayers are with you and your family.

The Cleveland Family

June 28, 2017

To the Pickens Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God bless you and keep you through this time.

Paula W

June 26, 2017

David and family, may the Lord continue to strengthen the family through it all.

Rev. Ron & Eveline Moss & Family

June 26, 2017

Joann and family,
Our condolences to you and the boys during the loss of your love one. May god bless you all.

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Celebration of Life

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Piney Grove Baptist Church

Anderson, SC

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Interment

Piney Grove Baptist Church - in the church cemetery

Anderson, SC

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