of Conway,
July 29, 1955 - July 12, 2023
Kenneth Pickett, 67, of Conway, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, July 12, 2023. He was born in Imboden, Arkansas, on July 29, 1955 to Clyde Doyle and Katheryn Georgene Sanford Pickett.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters, Patty Pickett, Donna Pickett Callahan, Doyle Pickett, Connie Pickett Morgan, Bruce Pickett and Calvin Pickett.
Kenneth is survived by Dean Williams, lifelong friend of 40 years of Conway, Arkansas; sisters, Darlene Pickett Dearen of Imboden, Arkansas, and Linda Pickett Nixon (Bill) of West Plains, Missouri; one brother, Phillip Pickett (Angela) of Highland, Arkansas, and Rhonda DeSpain of Williford, Arkansas. Kenneth is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Kenneth was an Air Force veteran where he served as an Air Traffic Controller. After the military, Kenneth served as a civilian Air Traffic Controller in Oregon. After leaving the ATC profession, he obtained a college degree and became the Assistant City Planner for the city of Conway, Arkansas. Kenneth served in this position for 22 years until his retirement.
We invite everyone to come and celebrate the life of Kenneth at a graveside service on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Hope Cemetery in Imboden, Arkansas, at 2:00pm.
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7 Condolence(s)
Carolyn Collins
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Kenny rode to school with us when I was teaching at Williford. He was always a fun kid to be around! Sorry for your loss!
Matt Mallett
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Ken was such a kind and fun person. I had the privilege of interacting with him in his work with the City Planning department and always enjoyed his wit and smile. He will be missed! Prayers for his family and friends.
Dede Perkins
Monday, July 17, 2023
We first met Ken when he came to us to work as a controller trainee at Troutdale Tower. He was so young and didn't have a credit card so he was unable to rent a car or a motel room! So he lived with us until he took his training in Oklahoma City. He came back after to work in the tower and was adopted by our family and he and Dean have been part of our tribe ever since. He was stubborn, sweet, loving, and very determined. I will miss him, but know the world, especially our part of it, is better because he was in it.
Anthony and Ronita Russell
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Ken was a terrific person with a big heart. Our neighborhood will not be the same without him. He will be missed. Continued prayers for family and friends.
Tresea Dement
Friday, July 14, 2023
So sorry for your family’s loss. Kenny was such a nice guy. Sending hugs and prayers.
Beth and Lonnie Robinson
Friday, July 14, 2023
Sending our prayerful thoughts for your family. We will miss Ken very much.
Betty and Jennifer Stevens
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Ken, thank you for being such a great neighbor. You will be missed.