of Lexa, AR
January 10, 1950 - December 2, 2023
Rickey Glen Davidson, age 73, of Lexa, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 in Southaven, Mississippi. He was born on Tuesday, January 10, 1950 in Manila, Arkansas to the late Raymond Davidson and Lella Lawson. Rickey worked in agriculture as a farmer. He enjoyed hunting and tinkering with tractors. Rickey called the Forrest City radio station daily to give weather reports and answer trivia questions. He was also a member of the Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in West Helena, Arkansas. Mr. Rickey Davidson served in the United States National Guard in 1969.
He is survived by his two daughters, Holly Jones (Timothy) of West Helena, Arkansas and Brook Davidson Crump (Jon) of Tupelo, Mississippi; three grandchildren, Ethan Jones, John Avery Jones and Silas Crump; one brother, JR Davidson (Linda Kay) of Elaine, Arkansas; one nephew, Kevin Davidson (Joanna) and one niece, Michelle Purdue (John.)
He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Davidson and Lella Lawson.
A funeral service for Rickey Glen Davidson will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2023 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, Chapel in West Helena, Arkansas. A visitation will be held prior 1:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens, Chapel. Brother Fred Garrison and Brother Nathan Gorman will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in West Helena, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Carnathan, Gary Taylor, Tony Naile, Brian Stoner, Chris Worstell and Curtis Johnston.
Honorary pallbearers will be Stanley Bartlett, Johnny Kirkley, Todd Leopard and Jerry Lawson.
In lieu of flowers, that family asks that donations be sent to:
Harmony Missionary Baptist Church
West Helena, AR, 72390
Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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32 Condolence(s)
Bubba Holland
Saturday, December 16, 2023
I am so sorry to hear the passing
Of Ricky, he was a great friend. I will miss seeing you at church, my prayers are going up for the family
Edie Sanford
Friday, December 15, 2023
JR I am so sorry to here of the passing of Rickey! Prayers for you and your family!
Barbara
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Belated condolences to the family.
James Williams
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Jr I am sorry to here about Rickey's passing. Your mother and my mother, Aunt Minnie was like sisters. May God keep you and family safe and strong. (James Williams The Family)
Pat and Diann Lederman
Friday, December 8, 2023
Pat and I are so sorry to hear the news of Ricky's passing. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank worstell
Friday, December 8, 2023
J R I’m terribly sorry to hear about Rickey! May God be with you, holly & family & brook & family!
Frank worstell
Friday, December 8, 2023
Bobby Baxley
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Some things hit us like a ton of bricks and this was one of those times. I cannot say enough about what a good man and family is represented by this loss. Please God, be with me brother JR and all who loved Rickey to pull through this. bb
Vickey Barber
Thursday, December 7, 2023
To the Davidson family, I am so sorry for your loss of Rickey I never had the pleasure of meeting him other than through the Morning Show with Rob, Richard, Fred. He seemed like he was a awesome man, I loved listening to him and Rob when he would play trivia and how it was like a baseball game. The way it was that is a strike and miss big boy, try again. May God bring you comfort that will be with you throughout the rest of yalls lives.
Vickey Barber
Robin Shockley
Thursday, December 7, 2023
To all of Ricky’s family I send my deepest sympathies. Ricky was such a wonderful man . My husband Mark who joins Ricky in heaven loved him very much . Ricky was such a good friend to the Shockley family . I’ll never forget meeting Ricky and Junior the first time what fun they brought to us . Had the best stories to share . So much laughter and love to share . He will always be remembered and deeply missed .
Sincerely
Robin Shockley
Kathy Billingsley
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Sure hated to hear about Ricky. Always enjoyed hearing him on the "Morning Show." When Jean & Alan Lee would come back this way, they would meet Ricky and a few of us in Forrest City for a bite to eat. Enjoyed our visits and the laughter involved. He will be missed.
Roland & Clara Williamson
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Rickey was a great guy. Sympathy to all his family & friends. May God’s peace & love be with all who knew & loved him.
Jimmy Jones
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
My friend you will be missed. My one memory that stands out the most, is when you got that car from Mary Jane’s dad to run in the derby and the fun we had that year
Jimmy & Mary J Jones
Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Henry and I are so sorry to hear about Ricky! He was one of a kind, and I
loved to hear him on radio giving weather reports. He will be missed by everyone that was blessed to have him in their life. Our prayers are with you all during this saying goodbye time! Love, Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Teresa Hudson Morelock
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
My sincere condolences going out to Mr JR and Linda Kaye and the rest of the Davidson family for the loss of Mr Rickey. Wonderful family man and he will be greatly missby all of his Elain friends and family.
Richard Benson
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Rickey was a great guy and will be missed by all of us at 93.5kbfc. We always enjoyed his upbeat positive calls to the Morning Show. I'll miss my friend.
Gloria Jo Beith Holloway
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Junior, I am so sorry for your loss of your kind brother. I know this is so hard for you and I will be praying for you and his family and his grandchildren.
Tom & Sandra Weeks
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Sending prayers and deepest sympathy to all family and friends who knew Rickey. He was a wonderful person, and he will be missed by all. May God give you comfort during this time.
Cindy and Leonard Hartsfield
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Holly and family, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad .
I'm praying God's peace and comfort be with you and all of your family.
Christy (Knapp) Rodden
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Brooke and Holly y’all are in my prayers. I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad.
Wayne and Patsy Boren
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Jr and Family,
We are so sad and sorry for the loss of Ricky. We had a recent unexpected death in our family. It is really hard to lose a loved one. I know you and Rick were very close. God bless you and the family.
Tammy Lassiter
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
So sad he was a great man. Will miss him so bad.
Hollie Johnston Henson
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
I was sorry to hear of Rickey’s passing. Such a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Shirley Roach
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
I was deeply saddened to hear about Ricky. I considered him a dear friend. He was such a sweet person with a great personality. Every time I saw him we laughed and talked about when we lived in Elaine. My prayers go out to his family and love ones.
Jackie Sanders
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
I'm going to miss my Facebook friend. I always enjoyed seeing the tractors he had restored and the stories behind them.
Alan and Gail Hawkins
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
We are sad to read the news of Rickey's passing. He was a warm, loving, funny guy, and a great friend. He helped us with "Santa" one year because Alan had injured a hand and could not put toys together. Rickey came to our house around 11pm Christmas Eve and helped get it all done for our children. I will never forget his laughter and will always appreciate his kind jester. Our deepest condolences to his family.
Alan and Gail Hawkins
Millard Swindle
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Rickey was a good friend of mine, he went to Elaine High with my brother Jackie they were the same age he will be Missed by All who new him, GOD BLES HIS FAMILY!
Clois & Doris Perkins & Family
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Holly and Brooke,
We are so sorry about the loss of your sweet daddy. He was a friend and a good man.
Junior & family, to you too, we have y’all in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Jim mayer
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Rickey and his family were great friend to all who knew them. You are in our thoughts and prayers Jim Mayer
DEBORAH J MORRIS
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Prayers for all family and friends
Joann Hudson Carroll
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
My heart and prayers going out for the Davidson Family.
Jimmy Faulkner
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
My sincere condolences to the Davidson family.