Frank & Bright Funeral Home

« Return to Obituaries | Print

Berklee Pickens

Jan 5th, 2015 - Aug 6th, 2016

Funeral:  10 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Visitation:  5-7 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Interment:  Elmwood Cemetery

 

   Berklee Ryan James Pickens, precious19-month-old son of Lee and Shaina (Borton) Pickens of Flora, took flight by angel’s wings to heaven on Saturday, August 6, 2016.  He was born January 5, 2015, in Mt. Vernon.

   He loved spending time outdoors this summer playing with his adoring big sisters and his buddies Pete, the dog, and Izzy, the cat, getting to ride on the 4-wheeler, swimming in the pool, and helping mom water the flowers.  His smile beamed when he laughed and he really enjoyed moving and dancing to music.  Berklee charmed others with his especially cute looks, often trying out hats and sunglasses.  He is forever loved.

   Berklee is survived by his parents: Lee and Shaina Pickens of Flora;  his big sisters: Alyson and Aliyah at home; paternal grandparents: Nick and Marsha Pickens of Sailor Springs; maternal grandmother: Lisa Davis of Clay City; paternal great-grandparents: James Pickens, Don Hamilton, and Gerald Jones (Nancy Coughlin); paternal uncle and aunts: Bryan Pickens (Sarah), Stephanie Pickens (Jake Frank), Cora Pickens (Nate Flexter); maternal aunts and uncles: Shannon Borton, Brianna Burgess, Taylor Davis, Tonya Rudolph, Abbey Borelli; paternal great-aunts and great-uncles: Janet Jones, Greg Jones, Randy Pickens (Barb), Sterling Pickens (Julie); maternal great-aunts and great-uncles: Cindy Eskew (Albert), Chris Lancaster, Tony Morkin, Junior Eskew; and many cousins on both sides of the family.

   He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather: Dennis Borton and his wife Teresa; paternal great-grandmothers: Barbara Pickens Hamilton and Sharon Jones; maternal great-grandparents: Coy and Sue Eskew, and Betty Jean Borton and husband Frederick; and a cousin, Colin.

   A funeral service for Berklee Pickens will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with Bob McNeely officiating.  Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora.  A visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.  Memorial donations may be given to the family to assist with expenses.

RecentObituaries

Gary Barnes

Mar 20, 1939 - Mar 21, 2024

Jim Allison

May 30, 1946 - Mar 17, 2024

David Yates

Feb 2, 1947 - Mar 17, 2024

Norma Smith

Sep 6, 1938 - Mar 16, 2024

Cliff Pennington

Apr 5, 1969 - Mar 14, 2024

 

 

Condolences

Patricia Budde

August 9th

Sorry for your loss Praying God to be with your family

Trudy Zimmerman

August 9th

Sending prayers to all.

Terry Igert

August 9th

So sorry for your loss! Our prayers for God's strength and comfort during this time of sorrow!

Brenda & Gary Miller

August 9th

There's no words to express the sorrow. May God give you strength and comfort.

Tom & Connie Greenwood

August 9th

So very sorry for your loss, we are Praying for all of you !

Misty Bradham & Family

August 9th

Praying for your Family, love yuns

Robin and Sharla Todd

August 9th

So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you.

Jessica and Emersyn Thompson

August 9th

My heart and prayers go out to you and your family, may God bless his soul and may he rest in peace.

Gary and Brenda

August 9th

Our hearts are breaking for you. Don't have the words to make your pain go away.. Wished I did. Love you all...

Carol and Will Merrihew

August 9th

So sorry for your loss. May your memories sustain you through this difficult time. Your uncle Bill always thought the world of you, Shaina. Please let Will and I know if there is anything we can do for you and your family.

Erica Walden

August 9th

Praying for you all. My heart hurts for you.

Clara Davis

August 9th

So sorry about the loos of your little boy may God wrap his arms around you and your whole family in this time of need.

Sherry Orel

August 9th

My heart breaks for you, may God and your memories give you comfort

Mike & Elizabeth Pruitt

August 9th

"Grief can't be shared. Everyone carries it alone, their own burden, their own way." May God comfort and bless each and every one of you during this sad and difficult time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers!

Carissa& Ronnie

August 9th

So sorry u all will be in my prayers!🙏🏻🙏🏻

Martha / Jackari

August 9th

We are SOO sorry for your loss My heart hurts so bad for you all Praying that God gives you all the peace and strength and wrap His arms around you and comfort you. If you need anything call me.😭

Charlene & Kids

August 9th

We're so very sorry for your loss, and our hearts break for you. Thoughts, Love, and Prayers for all of you!

Darla and Richard Fryburger

August 9th

I am so sorry for your loss may God wrap his arms around all of you and keep the faith in God

Shelley Schnepper

August 9th

No parent should ever have to endure this pain. May God comfort you during this time. Praying for your family.

Luke cartright

August 9th

In my prayers!!! I'm so sorry, words cannot explain how this saddens me!

Ron and Carol Pruitt

August 9th

Sun 2:37pm Our hearts break for the family , I can not find words to say, I know your whole world is upside down, .. prayers lifted. I pray your family can find comfort knowing he is in arms of Jesus.

Stessy Slunaker

August 9th

With a heavy heart, I send my dearest sympathies. May God surround you with his love. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.

Kaye White

August 9th

In times like these, it's so easy to ask why, but there are so many things in life we simply do not have the answers to, and this is one of those times. I'm praying for all of you in your time of sorrow.

Tony & Jami Gibbons

August 9th

Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you and your family. My heart just breaks for all of you. I pray God wraps his arms around all of you and gives you some comfort and strength.

Vanessa Stone

August 9th

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. You guys will forever be in my thoughts and prayers

Bob and Donna Krutsinger

August 9th

So very sorry for your tragic loss. Holding you all in prayer.

Georgia Hurd Johnston and family

August 9th

Your prayers and thoughts are with you and your family

Mic and Johnna Wagner

August 9th

we are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you all.

John and Lisa Wallace

August 9th

We are so very sorry for your loss. Can't imagine how you must be feeling but know that God is with you and will help you get through this.

Lynn Turner Perry

August 10th

You are in our prayers. My heart goes out to your family.

Michelle hawkins & family

August 9th

Prayers & may God wrap his arms around you & your family to try to get through this very heartbreaking time until you are all with Berkeley again.

The Brewer Family

August 10th

No words to ease this loss. Not one person can say how to feel about this. A child is gone. Our hearts go out to your family. I hope in time the pain is less than today. That understanding is found. That Love for one another keeps your family strong. You are in my thoughts everyday. One day at a time...

Zachary Summers

August 10th

I will always miss my little buddy

Mary Waller

August 9th

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you. Prayers and Hugs!!!

Keith & Elizabeth Patridge

August 9th

Our hearts truly hurt for your family. We have prayed for peace and comfort during this time. Continued prayers for strength and healing in the days ahead.

Donna Moore

August 10th

My heart goes out to you and your family for your loss of such a sweet little guy.

Walter J. Chaney

August 10th

Thoughts and prayers!

Ricky & Becky Payne

August 10th

My heart aches for you all. Prayers for you all in the difficult days and months ahead. God be with you.

Daniel Payne

August 10th

I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray God gives you comfort through this and in days to come. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys and the family.

Lina Cricelli

August 10th

I'm so very sorry for your loss. There's no pain like losing a child. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.

Donna, Autumn, and Andrea Buffington

August 10th

So sorry for your loss. You all have been and will be in my thoughts and prayers. My heart hurts for you all. I pray that God will wrap his arms around each and everyone of you and help give you some comfort during this time and for days too come. Hugs

Nancy Mink

August 10th

Such a beautiful baby boy.

Peggy (Shroyer) Leigh

August 10th

Many thoughts, prayers and hugs to you all. My heart aches for all of you. Praying you all can find the strength thru God's healing hands. You're all loved very much.

Troy and Amy Kitley

August 10th

So very sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort for all of you.

Dale and Cindy Henson

August 10th

So very sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.

Mandy and Zach Butcher family

August 10th

We are so very sorry for the loss of your precious angel, prayers to each and everyone of you and your family.

Nancy D. Gray

August 10th

So very sorry , Prayer's for all.

Doug and Kelly Hemrich

August 10th

There are no words of meaning. We are so very sorry for your wretched heartbreak.

Shea and Kyle Wiley

August 10th

My heart breaks for u. I think about u all day everyday and can't imagine the pain and sorrow you are going through right now. I pray that you will find a strength deep inside that you didn't know you had. You will be in our prayers. Love you Shaina

August 10th

So very sorry for your loss, can't imagine what you guys are going through. Prayers for everyone in the family.

Sonny Dale Carpenter

August 10th

So sorry for your loss,you're in my thoughts and prayers

Lee/Rhonda Ryker

August 10th

Prayers for all, . . . may He receive this little guy with open arms.

Jennifer Franklin Smith

August 10th

I am so very sorry this happened to your beautiful family...hugs and prayers for you all.

Aleta Tackitt

August 10th

Shaina - You may not remember me, but I was the secretary at the Jr. High when you were there. I remember you and Shannon. I am so very sorry this has happened to you. I pray that you will some day be able to find that "peace that passeth all understanding." It may not give you comfort right now to hear that your precious angel is resting in the arms of Jesus, but I pray it will one day.

Fred & Lynne Gocey

August 10th

So very sorry for your loss. I can't begin to imagine your pain but my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Ruthie Griffith

August 10th

Prayers for your family and all who were blessed to know your son. I am so heartbroken for your loss. I hope and pray you find comfort knowing he is heaven shining down on you.

Brandon and Gina Phillips

August 11th

So very sorry for your loss. You our in our thoughts and prayers.

Sterling, Julie, and Madison Pickens

August 11th

We wish we could be there but know our love is surrounding all of you at this heart breaking time. It's a blessing that this little angel was so loved but in his way he will always be with you.

Michelle and Craig Lee

August 11th

There are not enough words to express how sorry we are for your loss. prayers and love to all of you during this time.

Roberta Moore and Family

August 11th

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you. Thoughts and Prayers for you and your family

Mike, Denae, Madison, Whitney & Brayden Morrison

August 11th

I am so extremely sorry for you loss, I think about you guys daily and my heart is so broken. You will all, forever be in my thoughts!

Sydnee lewis

August 11th

Love you all so much. So hard. Let me know if I can do anything for any of you!

Linda Kocher

August 12th

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. God be with you on this journey.

Debra Ritchie

August 12th

Prayers for the family for strength and comfort.

AnnetteJakeBurkett

August 12th

So very sorry for the loss of your precious angel .God bless your family ....

Davaney Pickens

August 12th

I love you so much Lee and shania Berks will miss you but he is happy there and one day you will see him again

Paul & Regina Schnepper

August 13th

We are so very for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

 

Candles

Mike and Jill Butts
Jill Young
Jan Nattier
Glenda Cooper
Trudy Zimmerman
Patricia Budde
Chris Barnes
Carla Eastberg
Stephanie Kittle
Leslie and Kelly Colclasure
Madison Eastin
Braxton Oestreich
Georgianna Waters Diener
Bill and Chris Thompson
Dale & Amy Pate
Kory and Kris Snell
Lance and Jennifer Hurd
shay allen
Carrie Goldstein & Ryan Parish
Jim & Martha Dulaney
Cheri Laughlin Wildbur
Susie koehler
Edwina Zarate
Misty Bradham & Family
Brad and Debbie HARRIS What a sweet young boy. Our prayers are with you Shaina and Lee and family.
Jim and Ardeth Freeman
Jessica Roach and family
Sherry Greenwood
Jeff and Tammy Hertenstein
Josh & Jessica Moore
Kaydee, Evan and Andelynn
Melinda Helms & family
Pam sharp
Kay welch and family
Cathy Sledge-Kieta
william and Tammy mefford
Charlie & Kelly Clark & kids
Brenda Rinehart
Betty Davis
Darlene Bonham
The Sheltons
Roxanne&Greg Dulaney
Rodney and Emily Parish and Quaden Noblet
Brenda Park
Mark and Kelli McCormick
Larry & Melissa Milner
Ronda Bezroukoff
Gary and Brenda
Nathan and Courtney Atwood and family
Brad & Jana Mugrage
Jocelyn Scoles
Kyle Hawks & Jen Gogerty
Matt, Lindy & Amelia Kohn
Mark and Miriam Young
Lawrence & Debbie Fitch
David and Jodi Callahan & Family
Brandon & Cassia Wood
Mike and Kathy Kitley
Leeann Washburn Phillips
Jerry "Butch" Erwin
Jessica Phillips and Justin Shadle
Carol and Will Merrihew
Ayvah Borton
Lowell & Brenda K. Showalters
Ashley & Jason Bissey
John & Erica Walden
Casey and Deb Eastin
The Scarbrough Family
Jeff and Janice Harr
Jeff and Janice Harr
Casey Rinehart & Family!
Ella Mix
lois eastin
Amanda Hostettler Ali Hilderbrand
Clara Davis
Mike & Elizabeth Pruitt
Sherry Orel
Doug and Jen Henson
Sam & Erica (Evans) Paul
David & Judy Bryden
Charity & Derek Mitchell
Dale and Nancy Fulk
Jane and Jim Williams
Stan & Kathy Obrecht
Cody & Kristen Lynn
Stan & Kathy Obrecht
Troy & Niccole Mayberry
Lynne Wilson
Carissa Ronnie & boys
Nancy Coughlin
Debbie and Steve Pace
Vicky Penrod
Rachel and Nathan Pontious and family
Martha /. Jackari
Ted & Jackie Richardson
Jim Fry
Mary Anne Pittman
Pam Nichols
Linda Anderson
Kaye White
Albert & Kim Payne
Luke Cartright
Billye Young
Patsy Harrison
Darla and Richard Fryburger
Randy & Lisa Hargis
Grandma Marsha Papa Nick
J.D. and Vickie Hill
Roger and Linda Griffy
Ruth Steele
Diann Willard
Tom and Button Pemberton
jessie&shawn tolliver and family
Myron and Gail Woomer
Nanci & Zane Thompson
Mary Hagen
Carla Colclasure
Dennis &Shirley Conard
misty highsmith
Emily Bruce (McCormick)
Heritage Woods of Flora
Maria Farmer
Joshua Borton
Adam Borton
Kaydee Borton
Holly Mesnard
Kilby family
Judy Carrell
Preston, Amanda, Lia, & Kaylin
Dave and Carolyn Henson
Brenda Williams
Andrea Dulaney
Michelle Hawkins & family
Kay Wells-Easley and Breanna Thomas
Dawn (Winters) Conard
Gary and Sherrie Kittle
Shirley johnson and family
Lisa Erbacher
Steve and Melody Sowers
Mary Waller
Pat ellies
Steve and Cindy Valbert
Al & Sandy Meyer
Branden & Melissa Hostettler
Sarah Lampley
Brittina
April Stevenson
Lynne Schofield
Tony and Jami Gibbons
Tina Stanley
Jenifer, Jerry, Cloey, Hunter, Eli and Elena
Jason Gibbons & family
Gabriel , Kelsey Gibbons & Family
Les and Stacy Higgason
Alan & Danette Stanley
Nathan & Jennifer Hargis and family
Mick Spitzner, Leslie Carter, and family
Tony and Janice Randall
Pat & Joyce ODonnell
John and Judy Lusk
Steve and Ruby Barnes
The Brewer family
Lisa Carter Leslie and Mick Nikki and JC
Susan Carrell Derek, Karlee and Jordan and Families
Jane Reeves
Randall and Diane Gill
Donald E Fry
Troy & Shawn Kirby
Ricky & Becky Payne & family
Walter J. Chaney
Jana Darrough
Mark, Libby & Dylan Bible
Linda Kennedy
Daniel Payne
Lina Cricelli
Donna, Autumn, and Andrea Buffington
Cecelia Cardascio
Troy and Sandy Thomas
Billy and Candy Harrell
David and Beverly Wood
Crystal Hatcher Bailey
Matt, Misty and Molly Lindeman
David and Beverly Wood
Jason & Angie Williams
Crickette, Michael & Madilynn
April Hurd, Zack & Griffin Eastin
Peggy Shroyer Leigh
Nancy Mink
Cecil, Tara, Charley & Dani Shelton
Dana and Janet Franklin
Jeff and Mandy Dennis and boys
Sue Russell & Family
Mandy, Riley and Zach Butcher
Mike & Sharon Rinehart
Nina Sebring
Ann Stanford
Dale and Cindy Henson
Connie West
Doug and Kelly Hemrich
Brenda Woolever
Jennifer Bates & Family
Lisa Young
Shea Wiley
Kyle, Shea, Taylor and Kyla Wiley
Sonny Dale Carpenter
John and Tammy Akes xenia il
Jennifer Franklin Smith
Linda and Jerry Judd
Tom Winters
Calvin and Anita Lake
Jacob, Angelina, Trevin & Trinity Hemrich
Tammy & Joe Kavalir
James and Mary West
JC & Nikki Masters
Lenny and Marie Henson
Ruth and Randy Enlow
Glory Chambers & Cassie
Annette and Shawn Cosgrove
Jim and Aleta Tackitt
Derek & Cassie Higgins and family
Kenny Mcpherson
Tim and Cindy Enyart
Jimmy and Rhonda Lewis
Matt and Karen Loehr
Stephanie Garcia
Ruthie & Doug Griffith
Jim & Joann Stanford
Gordon, Jamie, Glenn and Tyler Kemmerer
Bonnie Osborne
Michael, Heather, Reaghan, and Brayden Hale
Sterling, Julie, and Madison Pickens
Ruth Ann Weiler
Michelle and Craig Lee
Mr. & Mrs Tony Grove
Robert. and Lisa Simpson
GREG AND SHANNON FRENCH
Mary & Neal Kenley
Ed & Phyllis Wilson
Ashley and Roberta Moore
Dean & Karen Geier
Sydnee ❤️
Bethani & Dakota
Jamie burrow & Paula burrow
Debra Ritchie
Curtis and Holly Leib
Robert and Janice Hagen
V Guerrettaz
Chad, Emily, Trevin, Ethan & Landon Milner
Great Grandpa Donald Hamilton
Kim
Kim (Bickley)Welty
The Pennington family. Your in are prayers.

 

Write a Condolence



Share Obituary

 

Light a Candle

Select a candle tribute and enter your name (or names) below. Click "Light Candle" when completed.

Choose a Candle



Frank & Bright Funeral Home
and Cremation Services

500 North Main Street
Flora, Illinois 62839

Phone : (618) 662-2141
Fax: (618) 662-4600
Email: [email protected]

Receive "First Notice" Updates

Enter your email address below to receive updates when new obituary notices are posted to our website