Richard “Rick” Allen Pickens went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2019. He was born in Sacramento, CA on October 20, 1954 and moved to the Redding area in 1955 at the age of 10 months and has been a North State resident ever since. Rick was a construction laborer, then a Contractor, and finally a Construction Superintendent for a combined tenure of 42 years of serving the North State. Rick loved his family, his God, his Country, his job, his community and was an avid motorcyclist, hunter, fisherman and family man.
Rick left behind his wife, Bonnie Pickens, four sisters; Trudy Sullo, Vera Carson, Kathy Baum, and Lacey Hall, one brother, Kenneth Pickens, his sons, Chester Van Burton Pickens of Sacramento, CA, Robert Daniel Pickens of Redding, CA, Duane Alan Covert-Pickens of Happy Valley, CA, Richard “Tyler” Pickens of Cottonwood, CA and nine grandchildren.
Rick was an inspiration, being a natural born mentor, coach, friend and father-figure to many. He loved the outdoors and being surrounded by his family. He coached football for a span of 20 years, from Pop Warner to Varsity Football at West Valley High School. He retired coaching with a Northern Section Championship.
Rick was a member of Redding Dirt Riders and his boys are carrying on the traditions he established. He and his family have worked a checkpoint together at the Shasta Dam Grand Prix, and will do so again, as it has become a family tradition.
Rick will be missed by many and the community feels his loss. Celebration of Life will be held at The Redding Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2828 Eureka Way, Redding, CA 96001 on March 29, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. He will go to his final rest at Redding Memorial Park, and is currently in the care of McDonald’s Chapel, in Redding.
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