of Conway, AR
January 26, 1930 - September 23, 2017
Durell Rickett, 87, of Conway, AR, went to be with The Lord Saturday, September 23, 2017. He was born January 26, 1930, in Mt. Vernon, AR to the late Richard and Alma (Taylor) Rickett. Durell was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Mamie (Reynolds) Rickett; grandson, Mark Davis; great-granddaughter, Juliet Pelham; two sisters; and eight brothers.
Durell was a faithful member of the Center Point Free Will Baptist Church in Vilonia. He devoted his life to his family and The Lord. Durell never met a stranger; he would make friends with anyone at any time. Durell enjoyed spending time with his late friend, Tommy Fowlkes, visiting and going out to eat but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Durell was loved very much by his friends and family, who will dearly miss him.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving family, daughters, Carolyn Smith (John) of Conway, Donna Gunter (Michael) of Oklahoma, and Rhonda DuPriest (Darrell) of Oklahoma; six grandchildren, Rebecca Pickett-Mongal (Jeff), Amanda Vaughan (Jeremy), Melissa McBride (John), Michael Wayne Gunter (Lucinda), Garrett DuPriest, and Megan DuPriest; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, September 29, 2017 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, September 30th at Center Point Free Will Baptist Church in Vilonia with interment to follow at Beryl Cemetery in Vilonia.
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7 Condolence(s)
DW
Friday, September 29, 2017
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" ( 3) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, (4 ) who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Karen Wheeler Davis
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Condolences Carolyn on the loss of your Dad. Know my thoughts and prayers are with your family, especially during these very hard days.Much love dear friend, K
Rev Rob and Lori Duhon
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
As friends of Carolyn, we pray that God brings you and your whole family comfort and peace during the coming weeks and months knowing that your Dad is enjoying heaven with his wife and other passed friends and family. We love you and you will be in our prayers!
Georgie & Jackie DuPriest
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Our love and prayers are with you during the time of broken hearts. I know he will truly be missed.
Rhonda
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Dad, I'll always miss and love you. You held the family together. I am a strong independent woman because of you. Wish you were with us but God called you home. I know Mom is so happy you're home.
Carolyn Hall Burnam
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. Praying that God will hold each of you close and comfort you as only He can do during this time of sorrow.
RUTHY AND TIM MOIX
Monday, September 25, 2017
Carolyn im in Prayers for you and your family all this week and for ever its hard to let your Dad go but know that he will still watch over you and your
family all the time and he has a new body. and is in no pain if you need us give us a call we love you sis .