Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Pickens, Thomas E.  May 12, 2016
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Lakewood News- Sat. May 21, 2016

THOMAS E. PICKENS
Clarksville, MI -  Thomas E. Pickens, age 73, of Clarksville, went to be with 
the Lord on May 12, 2016 at Woodland Meadows in Hastings.

He was born on January 20, 1943 to Clare and Vinton (Vis) Pickens in Grand 
Rapids. He was a graduate of Lake Odessa High School and Central Michigan 
University. Tom worked as a transportation planner for the State of Michigan for 
37 years. On October 12, 1963 he married Phyllis Rose.

Tom was a registered official in many sports, but had a special love for High 
school football, receiving a 30 years plaque from the MHSAA. He was a dedicated 
member of the Lake Odessa Historical Society, and was instrumental in getting 
the Lake Odessa depot moved to its present position.

Tom is survived by his loving spouse fo 52 years, Phyllis; three sons, Brian 
Pickens, Craig Pickens, Darren Pickens; brother, Timothy (Mary Ellen)Pickens; 
two sisters, Joy (James) Adams, Jill (Greg) Lieto; four grandchildren, Zachary 
Pickens, Taylor Pickens, Jacob Pickens, Carter Pickens; great-grandchild, Milli-
Ann Pickens.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clare C. Pickens; mother, Vinton V. 
Pickens and stepmother Marie Pickens.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the Koops funeral 
Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Pastor John Waite officiating.

Burial took place in the Clarksville cemetery.

Memorial are suggested to the Great Lakes Hospice or Lake Odessa Historical 
Society. Online condolences can be given at www.koopsfc.com

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