Joe W. Pickens-- a native of Sumpter County, AL. and a resident of Mobile, born October 16, 1946 departed this life Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at a local hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother Lillie Louise Moore. He leaves to cherish his memories two daughters, Josette and Brenda Davis, two grands, Justice and Justin, two sisters, Evelyn(Billy) Kinard and Carolyn(Phillip) Harmon, three brothers, Theodore Moore, all of Mobile, Rush(Rose) and Frank(Emma) Watson both of San Antonio, TX., two aunts, Rose Manuel and Carolyn H. Taylor, both of Mobile a host of nieces, nephews cousins, other relatives and friends. His remains will lie in state at Small's Mortuary Monday, May 21, 2007 from 1-8pm and Tuesday, May 22, 2007 after 9am until the 11am funeral hour. Interment Pine Crest Cemetery