Leslie Pickens

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at the Browne's Mortuary, 441 N. Jefferson Ave. Leslie Devon Pickens passed away on Monday, November 1, 2010 at McLaren Medical Center in Flint, MI at the age of 67 years. Leslie was born on September 4, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan, the second son of Roy and Mary Elizabeth (Henry) Pickens. He graduated from Saginaw High School and attended the All American Beauty School where he received his Cosmetology license in 1965. After receiving his license, he went to work at Carlene's Beauty Salon for several years before moving to Flint, MI and going to work at AC Spark Plug. Leslie then left the plant and worked at several beauty shops in Flint, MI until moving to LA to study hair and make-up design for movies. After living in LA for about five years, he returned to Flint, MI where he worked in many shops before he opened his own shop on Clio Road in Flint, MI. After his shop closed, he continued to work and teach others about hair and make-up. Leslie had dreams and ambitions. He loved to travel with family and friends and he loved family gatherings to celebrate holidays, birthdays, graduations and weddings. He loved to help people and he loved to give advice to his family and friends. He loved music, singing and cooking. Leslie loved to be around his many nieces and nephews and liked sharing in their life experiences. Leslie attended Joy Tabernacle in Flint, MI. Mr. Pickens memory will be cherished by his brothers, Nathaniel (Elitha) Pickens of Flint,MI and Daniel Pickens of Saginaw, MI; his sister, Mary Joyce (Don) Parker of Saginaw, MI; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews across the country. He will also be missed by many dear friends and some very special friends, Johnnie Ricks and her family, Marshall Brodnex, Laura Kindle, Gloria Buford of Flint, MI and Bernie Sullivan of Grand Rapids, MI. Leslie was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mary Elizabeth Pickens. The family would like to express special thanks to McLaren Hospital in Flint, MI.

Leslie Pickens

September 4, 1943 - November 1, 2010