With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Pickens Wilson, Jr., 78, of Kingstree, SC, husband of Ruth Ann Wilson, a retired Army Veteran, a retired Supervisor at House of Raeford, who passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

Life Reflections

When its all said and done, the Lord declares that he will wipe away every tear. A better day is indeed coming, and he is working to bring and end to all pain and suffering as we place our trust in him, we can know that a new kingdom awaits.

Revelation 21:4

Pickens Wilson, Jr. departed this earthly life and was taken into his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

Pickens was born on October 31, 1945. He was preceded in death by four siblings: Herman Wilson, Zenobia Wilson Nesmith, Charles Jackson Wilson and Ronald Wilson.

Pickens attended Tomlinson High School in Williamsburg County and graduated in 1964. After graduating from high school he went to New York and worked for two years. After leaving New York he joined the United States Army for three years, after serving those three years he then joined the National Guard where he retired after thirty years.

Pickens also owned "Wilsons Service Carwash Station" that was located in Kingstree, SC.

Pickens was a member of St. Michael United Methodist Church in the Cedar Swamp Community of Kingstree, SC.

Pickens leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife who was also his caregiver, Ruth Ann Wilson; three children, Tonia (Ron Coursey) Wilson and Terry Wilson both of Kingstree, SC; Leroy Hamilton of New Jersey; three devoted sisters, Geneva (Aaron) Wilson of Englewood, NJ; Deloris (Rev. Clyde) Henryhand, and Katherine (Dexter) W. Sabb-Graham both of Kingstree, SC; one sister-in-law, Marian Wilson; one aunt, Roberta Kelly of Kingstree, SC; five grandchildren, one great grandchild, along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 29 Champion Drive, Kingstree, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.