Joseph Aljay Pickens Obituary in Opelousas at Ford & Joseph Funeral Home

Obituary For Joseph Aljay Pickens

OPELOUSAS - Visitation services will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Joseph Pickens, 84, who entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Opelousas General Health System. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Louisiana National Cemetery in Zachary, LA.

Rev. Frank L. Ford, Pastor of Community Chapel Church of God In Christ, will be officiating the funeral service. Mr. Pickens was a member of Greater Shiloh Baptist Church where he served under the leadership of Pastor Robert Dupre. He served as a Deacon at his church.

Mr. Pickens’ memories are being cherished by: his wife, Mary Richardson Pickens of Opelousas, LA; three sons, Mark Irving and Michael K. Irving (Tammie), both of Opelousas, LA and Jude Irving (Tiffany) of Houston, TX; five daughters, Debra Jackson (Henry) of Dallas, TX, Donna White Lewis, Mona Irving and Monette Irving Ford (Floyd), all of Opelousas, LA and Sonja Pickens of Vallejo, CA; three brothers, Anthony Pickney and Paul Pickney, both of Opelousas, LA and Arthur Lewis (Mary) of Houston, TX; three sisters, Ruby Petty and Esther Jones, both of Opelousas, LA and Nell Johnson of Houston, TX; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his parents, Elijah and Ruby Leblanc Pickney; three sons, Darryl Pickens, Christopher Lazard and Brian Irving; four brothers, Henry Charles Lewis, Earl Lewis, Jr., Larry Lewis and Ferdinand Lewis; and one sister, Mildred Pickney Gibbs. ** Please be advised we will adhere to the safety measures and precautions provided by the state of Louisiana due to COVID-19. Masks are required for those who will be in attendance. ** Words of condolences may be expressed at www.fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.

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Daddy, I miss you so much! I love you. I'm sorry if I disappointed you but I'm so thankful and blessed for the years of understanding and love. My only regret is not always feeling that way- I guess I had some maturing to do. I know God has the final say so, and I know every birth has a death- physically. I'll always love you. No physical object or thing can represent that. I'm your child, I know it. You wouldn't think you ever existed. Priority, but not a coin given. All was taken,but you are worth so much more than that. Mark made me laugh, so hard! He remembered you were the reason they had different cereals to choose for breakfast, lol! He went wayyy back! I value you. I love you. Thank you for Mr. West. I smile everytime he says he loves me and there's nothing I can do about it. Thank you daddy, I'm trying to continue to make you proud. Rest

It seems so cruel to lose one so dear. Time may dull the pain, but we will never forget Mr. Pickens. Please accept my condolences.

Please accept the condolences from Lillie Gary, Rev. Arthur & Mary Lewis's Sister .

Sorry for your lossLove Lois H.HandyK84E

Aunt Mary Condolences to you and all my Cousin. UNCLE ALJAY MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE. Love You, Your Nephew Harry.

the Clays

RIP sir. I admired the fact that you took in my cousins as your own.

The Pickens Family. My heart is with you in your time of sorrow. My Deepest sympathy and prayers for the family.

Rest on Uncle Aljay, to my aunt Pucky and my cousins he will be truly missed. But it was his time for no more suffering and no more pain, love y'all so much.

Aunt Mary,sending condolences to you and the family.May God comfort you all in your time of need. You all are in our prayers. The Franklin & Hudson Family of California. Melba,Georgia,Ronald,Jonathan & Dana

RIHP Cousin

Condolence to the Pickens family,my prayers for you all.

I'm truly going to miss you, Mr. AJ

Please know prayers are with you and family.your loss is our loss.Aijay was a respected neighbor and friend.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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