Joseph Alvin Mickens
Joseph Alvin Mickens, age 76, of Fairchance, Pennsylvania returned to God on December 1st, 2013 while visiting his daughters in Maryland. Born February 3, 1937 in Wynn, Fayette County, Pa., he was the son of the now late Robert David Mickens and Josephine Martha (Abbott) Mickens
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol Ann (Tarpley) Mickens; daughters: Lisa Michelle (Mickens) Sanford (Jerry), Bowie, Maryland and Candace Jo Mickens of Hyattsville, Maryland.
He leaves a legacy of five grandchildren, who affectionately called him “PAP PAP”: T a l i s a, Jerin, Leah, Jonathan and Joseph; one great grandson, Tavien, with another great grandson waiting to be welcomed into this world.
Joseph Mickens was predeceased by five siblings: Edwin ‘Randy’, Samuel, Georgia ‘Deet’, Leon and Dock ‘Mickey’. He is survived by seven siblings: Betty Brewer of Ohio, Clifford Mickens, Daisy Weaver of Maryland, Marva Taylor of New York state, Timothy Mickens of California, Henrietta Mickens of Pennsylvania, and Beverly Mickens of California state. He also leaves to celebrate his life a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends including Tom Ninos and the daily gathering of “Old Men” at McDonald’s.
A viewing will be held at MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 135 North Morgantown St, Fairchance, PA 15436 on Friday, December 6th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 7th at 11 a.m. at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church (viewing starts at 10 a.m)
Interment will follow at Sylvan Heights Cemetery Uniontown, Pa.
Condolences and floral tributes may be sent to www.lantzfh.com