Rijali RD Durham
Rijali RD Durham
Rijali RD Durham OBITUARY Terence Alfred Pickens was born October 25, 1969 to the union of his proud parents, Emma Lou and Robert Pickens Sr. He was the eldest of two sons born'. His parents and brother, Robert Pickens II preceded him in death. Terence was educated in the Catholic school system, receiving his high school diploma from Junipero Serra High School in 1987. A strong advocate of education, he would later become an educator at Verbum Dei High School; under the tutelage of Deacon Dr. Marvin Threatt, who was a high school principal during Terrance's tenure with Verbum Dei. Terence received two Bachelor of Arts Degrees from California State University Long Beach in 2003. His majors were English Literature and Creative Writing. Terrence was a very devoted Catholic. St. Francis X. Cabrini was his parish, where he was provided the opportunity to serve in many capacities i.e. Liturgical Minister, Confirmation Catechist and Youth Group Director. >>>conintued<<<
Rijali RD Durham
Rijali RD Durham
Rijali RD Durham
Rijali RD Durham He enjoyed visiting the many beautiful Catholic Cathedrals throughout the country. If you Tarrance, he knew he was very well-spoken and self-assured. He was also fun-loving, resourceful and well-traveled. He visited many states in the US as well as many other parts of the world including, but not limited to, Europe, Egypt, Korea, and Israel. He was very happy that he had visited the holy land and had seen with his own eyes the Sphinx and the Pyramids. He also spoke of his visit to the island of Patmos in Greece. He had a smile for everyone and could certainly make you laugh with his unique sense of humor. He was a people person who really enjoyed fellowship. In the family he was the nucleus, he seemed to be in the center of it all and he reached out to most everyone. In his latter years he spoke of missing his mom and brother Bobbie. We pray that he, “the future friar” as he referred to himself; rest sin peace with them now. Terence leaves a host of arts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
time flies and life moves forward ....I offended wish life circumstances wouldn't have kept us apart all those years you .....will be missed but I know you're in a better place along with your mother and father .....until we meet again love you uncle Terrence
no more late phone calls because you forgot the time difference, no more video chats and me trying to figure out how to work it. no more me fussing and you saying ok ok ok , all the memories of us as kids playing together. i know your in a better place with your mom and brother; but i will miss all the time we spent taking. Fly Eternal brother you...
I remember he was young and had to take on the responsibility of taking care of his mother, brother and grandmother...wow...He was being a responsible adult at an early age....He would make sure the family would make their doctors appointment...He would have on his suit...lol...But he would handle his business....Your in a better place now....Thank...
He is a friend, a teacher and a brother. we talked a lot in FB sharing about teaching things. we did skype and took Conversation class with students in Indonesia. He is a very good person.
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