Wizell Rickerson

W.H. (Rick) Rickerson, 75, of Odessa, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 17, 2016 while being surrounded by his family. He suffered from a lengthy illness.

Rick was born February 2, 1941 in Angus, New Mexico to W.H. Rickerson Sr. and Pinkie Ruth Rickerson. He was the oldest of three boys. In the fall of 1966, Rick met and fell in love with his future wife Sandy Musitelli. The two wed July 8, 1967 in Clovis, New Mexico and remained married for 48 years. The family lived in Clovis where Rick was a New Mexico State Policeman. They left Clovis in 1980 and moved to Odessa, Texas where Rick became a chemical salesman.

As a dad, Rick was very involved in his children's lives. He volunteered as a coach for soccer, baseball, and football. Rick was a devoted Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers fan. He was also an avid golfer who would use an orange ball when he played golf in the snow. Rick never met a stranger.

Rick was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and served on various committees including the Benevolence Committee, a Multiple Sclerosis support group, led Promise Keepers and attended a Walk to Emmaus. In 1986, Rick was diagnosed with M.S. but through faith and strong will never succumbed to the illness. Instead he chose to support and help others touching many lives of people who shared the same illness. He was a member of the Elks Lodge as well as a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Rick is preceded in death by his father, W.H. Rickerson Sr. and his brother Donald Curtis Rickerson.

Rick is survived by his wife Sandy Rickerson of Odessa, Tx; daughter Cheryl McKinley and husband Jigger of Morenci, Az; son Curt Rickerson and wife Terri of Henrietta, Tx; daughter Tracy Pradon and husband Corey of Trent, Tx; son Shane Rickerson and wife Allison of New Braunfels, Tx; and son Brandon Rickerson of Odessa, Tx.; brother Robert Rickerson and wife Judy of Silver City, N.M.; his mother Pinkie Ruth Rickerson of Silver City, N.M.; grandchildren Kandra Young and husband Milo, Kylie Franklin, Torey Rickerson, Taylor Rickerson, Britni Critchfield and husband Zac, Micailie Payne, Zakary Rickerson, Kolter Rickerson, Chase Rickerson, Shaylee Rickerson, and four great grandchildren Cooper, Karli, Kynzlie and Olivia.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society or The American Cancer Society.

A private memorial will be held.

Services are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.