James Eugene Pickens, Jr., 40, of Hamtramck, MI, a former West Portsmouth resident, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Jim was born on February 26, 1984, in Ravenna, to Brenda Kay Diamond Pickens, who survives.
Jim worked as a patient care transport specialist for Cornwell Health, and he loved to cook. An outdoorsman, he liked to camp, fish and kayak, but he especially enjoyed making people laugh.
Surviving is his mother, Brenda Pickens of West Portsmouth; maternal grandparents, Carol and Jimmy Rose of West Portsmouth; aunt and uncle, Charlie and Elmer Torowski of Springfield; uncle, Jesse Rose and his son, Little Jesse Rose, both of West Portsmouth; cousins, Steve Howald and Elizabeth Von, both of Springfield; his fiancée, Rena Basara of Hamtramck, MI; several half-siblings; and many friends.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home in Portsmouth. There are to be no services.
Online condolences may be shared at RalphFScott.com.