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Arthur “Lenny” Leonard Pickens

Arthur “Lenny” Leonard Pickens, 73, of Ireland, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, July 29, 2022.

He was born in Philippi on August 21, 1948, a son of the late Charles David and Alta Fisher Pickens.

In addition to his parents, Lenny was preceded in death by two step-sisters: Shirley Kay Sprouse and Mary Louise Allman; and one step brother, Sonny Allman.

Forever cherishing their memories of Lenny’s hard-working nature are two sons: Jason Leonard Pickens and Thomas Michael Pickens both of Jupiter, FL; one brother, Chuck Pickens of Ireland; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Lenny was a Christian by faith and graduated in the class of 1966 from Harbor High School in Ashtabula, OH. He worked in a foreign car repair shop in Jupiter, FL. Recently, he was self-employed as a mechanic and iron worker with his partner, Ford Gregory. Lenny liked to go fishing, ride in his side-by-side, collect antiques, and attend the WVU Mountaineer football games 

Family and friends will gather for Visitation at Clutter Funeral Services – Alkire Chapel located at 190 Wild Cat Road in Ireland from 12-1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. with Kevin Gregory and Eddie Williams as officiants. Interment will follow at the Kincaid Cemetery on Buttermilk Road in Ireland.

We, at Clutter Funeral Services – Alkire Chapel, are honored and privileged to serve the family of Arthur “Lenny” Leonard Pickens. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ClutterFuneralHome.com

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