James Sanford Pickens

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Graveside
Graveside Sunset Memorial Park
5783 Hwy. 49
West Helena, AR  72390
Monday, November 13, 2017
2:00 p.m.
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Sunset Memorial Park
5783 Hwy 49
West Helena, AR  72390
James Sanford Pickens

of Ripley, MS

April 3, 1926 - November 4, 2017

James Sanford Pickens, age 91, of Ripley, Mississippi passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 in New Albany, Mississippi. Mr. Pickens was born April 3, 1926 in Indian Bay, Arkansas to the late Pete and Florence Pickens. He was a member of Elaine Baptist Church. Mr. Pickens was a farmer and also operated a land clearing business for over 30 years.

He is survived by his daughter, Jana Pickens Trillet (Kenneth) of Ripley; three grandchildren, Allen Pickens (Jenni), Richard Pickens (Valarie) and Tim Trillet (Kimberley); seven great-grandchildren, Christopher Pickens (Jessica), Garrett Pickens, KaRaye Pickens Jordan (Lucas), Rachel Trillet, Lydia Trillet, Ethan Trillet and Anna Trillet; daughter-in-law, Jimmie Sue Pickens; three brothers-in-law; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 61 years, Opal Strawn Pickens; and a son, Jimmy Dale Pickens.

A graveside service for James Sanford Pickens will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 13, 2017 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, Arkansas. Dr. Tim Trillet will officiate.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to GraceWater, 1660 Hwy. 16 E., Yazoo City, MS. 39194 or www.GraceWater.org.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.

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