Wendell Pickens, 36, passed away peacefully on Sunday January the 6th 2013.
Wendell fought a heroic battle against colon cancer for a year and a half and bravely endured over 30 rounds of chemotherapy .
Wendell Robert Pickens was born on Febuary 29 1976 in LaMesa California. He graduated from L.D. Bell High School and attended Stephen F Austin for one year before deciding to follow his dream and become a firefighter. Wendells' hobbies included skuba diving, hiking, camping with his family, online games with his brother, and family get togethers.
Wendell was an amazing son, husband ,and  father !
Wendell was a firefighter/Paramedic for 11 years . He served in Addison, Texas for 3 years and 8 years in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Wendell Robert Pickens is survived by his wife Corie, sons Chase, Colton, and Haden, His Mother Vicki and Stepdad Ken Coble, His Father Richard Pickens, Brother Ryan Pickens and wife Maureen, Half brother Richie Brannen, and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Neices, and Nephews.
Services will held Thursday, January 10, 2013  at 2:00 pm at the Rutherford Jackson Center in Grand Prairie Texas.
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