El Don Pickens Sr. Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of El Don Pickens Sr. (Royal Oak, Michigan) is shared. El, born on June 2, 1970 in Detroit, Michigan, passed away on July 5, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of El Don Pickens Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
El will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor El by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though El is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. El’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He is survived by: his parents, Daisy Hayslett and Lee Hayslett; his wife Shondia Pickens; his children, La'Niya, Daihja and El Don Jr.; his siblings, Tyrone Pickens, Crystal Taylor (Kevin) and Cindy King (Brantley); and his cousin Darryl Carter (Terah). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
