Beckham Co. - Obit for James M. "Jim" Pickens

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James M. "Jim" Pickens

SALINA, KAN. - James M. "Jim" Pickens, 81, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2006.

Services were at 1 p.m. Monday in Ryan Mortuary. Graveside services will be at
2 p.m. Wednesday in Shamrock Cemetery in Shamrock, Texas.

Mr. Pickens was born Dec. 17, 1924, in Sayre, Okla. He worked as a truck
driver for J.T. Richardson, Tulsa Crude and Shamrock Concrete.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lando Pickens and Lillie Wood; his
wife, Lorraine Pickens; a brother, J.R. King; and a sister ,Waunetia
Honeycutt.

Survivors include four daughters, Danielle Pickens of Salina, Carolyn Clarkson
of Chester, Ill., Donna Jean Pickens of Wichita and Trisha Lee Long of
Greenleaf; a brother, Gary Wood of Pampa, Texas; five grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Windsor Estates Nursing Home, 623 S.
Third, Salina, KS 67401.

Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 10, 2006