In Remembrance Of
Ricky Rawlings
Ricky Lee Rawlings, 71 of Weatherby, MO passed away January 13, 2024.
He was born on December 19, 1952, to Earl Charles and Nellie Wray (Buckler) Rawlings in Smithville, MO. Ricky grew up in Camden Point on the family tobacco farm with his 8 siblings and graduated from North Platte High School in 1970.
In 1984 he was united in marriage to Susan Smith. They made their home in Dearborn, MO. In 2017 they moved to Weatherby, MO.
Ricky worked for Sprint where he was a lineman and retired as a project manager after 31 years of service. He later ran his own company, Charisma Systems. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, camping, telling stories, bloody mary’s, going to his sons’ sporting events, dogs, traveling, cars, cooking, tinkering, technology and always up for a good challenge.
He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Nellie Rawlings; and five brothers Charlie, Jerry, Garry, Roger and Stephen.
Ricky is survived by his wife Susan Rawlings; sons Cory Rawlings and Trevor Rawlings and wife Katie; grandchildren Christian, Austin and Daniel Bates; brother Alton Rawlings; sisters Joyce Snyder and Viginia Woodward and husband Steve; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Military Honors 6:00 p.m. with Celebration of Life Visitation following until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO.
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8 comments
Judy Baker
So sorry for the families loss.
May you Rest in Peace,Rick. 🙏
Cathy J Burns
It sadness my heart for the family Ricky was a wonderful person and will be missed. Rest in peace ️
everett j gilmore
sorry for family loss. ricky and were friends since second grade. he was always making people laugh and fun to be with. i know famioly will mis this great guy and friend!!
Lisa Parkhurst
Prayers for you and your family
Cindy Hensley Hubbard
Hi Susan and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Rick was a great guy! I don’t see people much anymore and it’s a shame that when you do it’s always at a funeral Susan, your strong. Hang in there. Love ya, Cindy
Calvin Wyckoff
Rest in peace my friend.
GARY BRENDA COLE REED
MEAT YOU LATER GOD BLESS
Karen Meyers
So sorry for your loss My thoughts and Prayers are with you all