Rickey Dowell

rickey dowell

Rickey Bernard Dowell went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 30, 2022 at Christus St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas.

Rickey was born January 13, 1958 to Walter and Kathryn Dowell in Linden, Texas. He joined Macedonia Baptist Church at an early age. He graduated from Linden-Kildare High School and later attended Prairie View A&M University. He worked at Red River Army Depot for a number of years.

He is survived by his wife, Ordis Kaye Dowell of Linden, Texas. They have two sons, Clarence Dowell and Brandon Dowell (Robin). He has five grandchildren, Brandon Dowell, Jr., Brayden and Brandi Dowell, Emiko Dowell, and Christian Dowell. He is survived by two sisters and three brothers, Princey Dickerson and Felicia Dowell of Atlanta, Texas, Chauncy Dowell (Diane) of Dallas, Texas, Douglas Dowell (Fanny) of Texarkana, Texas, Eddie Dowell (Roberta), also of Dallas. He leaves to mourn, two special friends, Loyd Wayne Stephens and Ronnie Baldwin; god-brother, Chris Mack; god-sister, Alicia Edwards; two bonus grandchildren, Hailey Hill and Maleik Riley; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Dowell will lie in state from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2022 at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden. Homegoing services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Victory Baptist Church in Atlanta, Texas.

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  1. A MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY

    For Your Family
    May these few words of sympathy
    help, at least in part,
    to ease the burden that you bear
    and the sadness in your heart.

    Rev. & Mrs. Bernice Heath
    903-908-6020

  2. Princey, sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time of loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Paula Elders

  3. Condolences to the Dowell Family. Rest in peace my brother Ricky. My prayers Family 🙏🏿🙏🏿 🙏🏿

  4. Didn't know your brother, but I knew his sisters . And if he was anything like them. I know he was a Gem. Sorry for loss. Love and prayers to you all. Eva

  5. Uncle Rickey, you will truly be missed, I remember all the times you would come to Dallas or call to remind me of your birthday and all the sweets you needed on your special day ‘ I love you and rest in peace 🙏🏽

  6. No sympathy is deep enough no words are caring enough to take away the sorrow,know that the family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

  7. An awesome man I'll never forget how special he treated Bibi and i…Stayed getting him a bag of ice at dairy queen, you will truly be missed love you always….

  8. I loved my brother so much. He was a good person. He was a good brother. He would make sure Mandy and I were okay. We would laugh until we were just tired. He loved sweets. I loved being around him. He was a giving person. I will certainly miss him.

  9. To my loving brother, I am already missing you. I do know that you are not suffering anymore and for that I am happy. I love you and will see you again.

  10. To brother Rick boy you will be missed of good time you and my uncle Lee did for me tell Lee hello for me Rest In Peace my brother

  11. Our deepest condolences during this time . We're sending love hugs and lots of prayers .
    God is still a good God at the end of the Day .

  12. To my brother Rickey, I will truly miss you. It’s going to be hard, not to talk to you every day, this is one hard pill to swallow, but I know with the Lord help and family, Friends I make it through this. Hey you and papa get a domino , game started, Tell mama we all miss then and now you. Rest in peace till we meet again. Love ?? you brother, Chauncey. I forgot you Rickboy , Aka the Truck.

  13. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. PRAYING FOR GOD'S STRENGTH TO PULL YOU THROUGH. HE DOES ALL THINGS WELL!!

  14. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. PRAYING FOR GOD'S STRENGTH TO PULL YOU THROUGH. HE DOES ALL THINGS WELL!!

  15. I love you Rickey, I am will miss you, remembering riding the back roads, having good time back in day, us being us. I know I will see you again Lords willing. Fly high Brother in law!!!
    DiDi

  16. I’m truly sorry for your loss. Love and condolences to all the family and friends. May the God of all comfort be with you. 2 Cor 1:3-5

  17. I spent some amazing summers with you. Im so very blessed to have been able to experience life with you and happy that you’re no longer suffering! I love you Unc and RIH

  18. To the family :
    Sharing in your sadness as you remember Rickey. May God comfort and give the family peace during this difficult time.

    Warmest condolences,
    Peggy

  19. Uncle Rickey, I love you so much. Thank you for everything you’ve done and taught me. From how to make pancakes to being a good person, all of those lessons made me a better person. I thank God he gave me an uncle like you. Get your rest unc!🕊?


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