Ronald “David” Pickens of Knoxville, TN passed on November 28, 2024 surrounded by family. He was a faithful member of Friendly Chapel Baptist Church. His passion was playing his guitar and singing and spreading God’s word.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Reba Pickens; brother, Stanley (Dorothy) Pickens; loving wife, Judy Pickens; loving wife of 37 years Vickie Pickens.
He leaves behind daughter, Jennifer (Robbie); son, Jeremy (Brooke); grandchildren, Tiffany (Shawn), DJ, Emma, Katie, Liam; “grands”, Lucas, Aubrey; step-children, Tricia, Jamie, and Lee, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Special thanks to nieces Teresa, Jeannie, and Jessica for helping take care of “DaDa”, Also, Victoria for being a bonus sister.
Family and friends will gather to honor David at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920 for a visitation on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm and a funeral service to follow at 7:00pm. Family and friends will gather on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11:00am at Woodlawn Cemetery, 4500 Woodlawn Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920, with Pastor Jerry Crye to officiate the services. Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the Pickens family at www.berryfuneralhome.com
Berry Funeral Home
3704 Chapman Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920
865-577-6666