Joe Caldwell Pickney
July 8, 1948 - December 13, 2020
Joe Caldwell Pickney, 72 of Black Rock; died December 13, 2020 in the St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born July 8, 1948 in Black Rock, son of the late, Harry Rufus and Gertie Lee Emerton Pickney. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army; a Carpenter and Truck Driver. He enjoyed Fishing and growing things in his garden. Preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Eldon Shannon, Austin Shannon, Carl Shannon, and Harry Pickney; two sisters, Willene Harmon and Mary Rice. Survivors include his two sons, Joe Pickney Jr. of Black Rock, and William (Jessica) Pickney of Heston, Kansas; six daughters, Patricia Murphy and Lecia Fillyaw both of Hoxie, Diane Holm of Jonesboro, Laura (Daniel) Manning of Kansas, Olivia (Jonathan) Blackburn of Batesville, and Jennifer Pope of Florida; fourteen grandchildren; one brother, James (Sarah) Pickney of Powhatan; four sisters, Jane Barton and Wanda Ragsdale both of Black Rock, Betty (Larry) Monehan and Ruby Putt all of Jonesboro; and many other relatives and friends. Graveside service will be Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 2 P.M. in the Oak Forrest Cemetery with Bro. Wayne Bryant officiating.
Joe Caldwell Pickney, 72 of Black Rock; died December 13, 2020 in the St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born July 8, 1948 in Black Rock, son of the late, Harry Rufus and Gertie Lee Emerton Pickney. He was a Veteran of the U.S.... View Obituary & Service Information