George Pickens went home to Jesus on March 26, 2008 at the age of 80. Loving husband of Caroline (nee Watson); dear Dad of Jean (Herbert) Tobias; beloved grandfather of David, Alex and Josh Tobias; dear brother of Frances P. Carden and Howard (Pinkie) Pickens, of Las Vegas, NV, loving uncle of a host of nieces, and nephews; a great friend of many.