Walter Pickens

Walter “Walt” Pickens, born on March 16, 1977, in Chicago, IL, and transitioned from this life on June 29, 2025. Walt was a beloved father, brother, and friend who will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his two daughters: Tamara, and Seira and his grandson, Jaceyon, who were a source of great pride. Walt is lovingly remembered by his siblings, including: Maria (Ellery), Reginald, and Shawni and a host of loving nieces, nephews, extended family and lifelong childhood friends whose lives were forever touched by his presence. He was preceded in death by his mother, Denise Reed whom he loved dearly and carried in his heart always.

To know Walt was to be impacted by his quiet strength, though life did not always grant him an easy path, he met each hardship with quiet strength and resilience.