Son of John and Sara (Adams) Pickens. His last name is misspelled Pickins on his death certificate.
Eldon newspaper, Thursday, February 23, 1939
George A. Pickens, well known by Eldon business men and a resident of Tuscumbia for the past few years, died at his home there Monday following a long illness.
Mr. Pickens spoke at meetings of the Eldon Chamber of Commerce several times while he was secretary of the State Chamber of Commerce. HE was a man greatly interested in the business progress of the towns of Central Missouri and in promoting information about the resources of the state. During the time he served the state as secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, he was editor of the Missouri Magazine, to which Mrs. Pickens was a regular contributor of interesting articles about Missouri.
During Mr. Pickens' visits about the state he took a liking to the scenery about Tuscumbia and the view from what is known as the Goodrich residence on the hill near the courthouse. He purchased the property from Mrs. Becker, one of the Goodrich daughters, and surviving member of the pioneer family. The property was improved and a water system installed which furnished the home and other nearby residences. During the improvement of the home, Mr. Pickens fell from the roof and was injured, making it necessary for him to retire from active service, and causing physical complications from which he never recovered.
Mrs. Pickens, two sons, Vern Pickens of Kansas City, and Paul Pickens of Marshall; and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Harry Schlenberg and Mrs. Vigil Riek of Jefferson City, are the surviving members of the family.
The funeral was held at Jefferson City Wednesday and burial was made in the Riverview Cemetery there.
Eldon newspaper, Thursday, February 23, 1939
George A. Pickens, well known by Eldon business men and a resident of Tuscumbia for the past few years, died at his home there Monday following a long illness.
Mr. Pickens spoke at meetings of the Eldon Chamber of Commerce several times while he was secretary of the State Chamber of Commerce. HE was a man greatly interested in the business progress of the towns of Central Missouri and in promoting information about the resources of the state. During the time he served the state as secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, he was editor of the Missouri Magazine, to which Mrs. Pickens was a regular contributor of interesting articles about Missouri.
During Mr. Pickens' visits about the state he took a liking to the scenery about Tuscumbia and the view from what is known as the Goodrich residence on the hill near the courthouse. He purchased the property from Mrs. Becker, one of the Goodrich daughters, and surviving member of the pioneer family. The property was improved and a water system installed which furnished the home and other nearby residences. During the improvement of the home, Mr. Pickens fell from the roof and was injured, making it necessary for him to retire from active service, and causing physical complications from which he never recovered.
Mrs. Pickens, two sons, Vern Pickens of Kansas City, and Paul Pickens of Marshall; and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Harry Schlenberg and Mrs. Vigil Riek of Jefferson City, are the surviving members of the family.
The funeral was held at Jefferson City Wednesday and burial was made in the Riverview Cemetery there.
Son of John and Sara (Adams) Pickens. His last name is misspelled Pickins on his death certificate.
Eldon newspaper, Thursday, February 23, 1939
George A. Pickens, well known by Eldon business men and a resident of Tuscumbia for the past few years, died at his home there Monday following a long illness.
Mr. Pickens spoke at meetings of the Eldon Chamber of Commerce several times while he was secretary of the State Chamber of Commerce. HE was a man greatly interested in the business progress of the towns of Central Missouri and in promoting information about the resources of the state. During the time he served the state as secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, he was editor of the Missouri Magazine, to which Mrs. Pickens was a regular contributor of interesting articles about Missouri.
During Mr. Pickens' visits about the state he took a liking to the scenery about Tuscumbia and the view from what is known as the Goodrich residence on the hill near the courthouse. He purchased the property from Mrs. Becker, one of the Goodrich daughters, and surviving member of the pioneer family. The property was improved and a water system installed which furnished the home and other nearby residences. During the improvement of the home, Mr. Pickens fell from the roof and was injured, making it necessary for him to retire from active service, and causing physical complications from which he never recovered.
Mrs. Pickens, two sons, Vern Pickens of Kansas City, and Paul Pickens of Marshall; and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Harry Schlenberg and Mrs. Vigil Riek of Jefferson City, are the surviving members of the family.
The funeral was held at Jefferson City Wednesday and burial was made in the Riverview Cemetery there.
Eldon newspaper, Thursday, February 23, 1939
George A. Pickens, well known by Eldon business men and a resident of Tuscumbia for the past few years, died at his home there Monday following a long illness.
Mr. Pickens spoke at meetings of the Eldon Chamber of Commerce several times while he was secretary of the State Chamber of Commerce. HE was a man greatly interested in the business progress of the towns of Central Missouri and in promoting information about the resources of the state. During the time he served the state as secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, he was editor of the Missouri Magazine, to which Mrs. Pickens was a regular contributor of interesting articles about Missouri.
During Mr. Pickens' visits about the state he took a liking to the scenery about Tuscumbia and the view from what is known as the Goodrich residence on the hill near the courthouse. He purchased the property from Mrs. Becker, one of the Goodrich daughters, and surviving member of the pioneer family. The property was improved and a water system installed which furnished the home and other nearby residences. During the improvement of the home, Mr. Pickens fell from the roof and was injured, making it necessary for him to retire from active service, and causing physical complications from which he never recovered.
Mrs. Pickens, two sons, Vern Pickens of Kansas City, and Paul Pickens of Marshall; and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Harry Schlenberg and Mrs. Vigil Riek of Jefferson City, are the surviving members of the family.
The funeral was held at Jefferson City Wednesday and burial was made in the Riverview Cemetery there.
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