It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joseph Pickens of Opelousas, Louisiana, who passed away at the age of 91, on February 21, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph Pickens to show support.

He was predeceased by : his wife Willie Mae Zachary Pickens; his son Dentry Pickens; his brother Dennis Pickens; his parents, Leo Pickens and Ella Mae Pickens; and his in-laws, Joseph and Louise Zachary.

He is survived by : his children, Joseph Wayne Pickens of Opelousas, Kenneth James Pickens (Denise) of Lafayette, James Terry Pickens of Houston, TX, Brenda Broussard (Alex) of Carencro, Camelita Pickens of Houston, TX and JoAnn Pickens of Opelousas; his sisters-in-law, Eva Hall of China, TX, Shirley Mayon of Opelousas and Mabel Zachary of Opelousas; his close friends, Willie Eaglin of Opelousas, Arthur and Irma Charles of Opelousas; and his cousin Kelly Jones of Los Angeles, CA.. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melancon Funeral Home Inc