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Wilkins B. "Rick" Rickerson

January 6, 1923 — August 16, 2010

Wilkins B. “Rick” Rickerson
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Sterlington Road, Monroe


Wilkins B. “Rick” Rickerson, 87, of Owensboro (formerly of Monroe, LA) passed away Monday, August 16, 2010 at Wellington Parc. Born in Dubberly, LA on January 6, 1923, he was the son of the late Breese and George Ola Talton Rickerson; retired from Texas Gas as a Senior Engineer after many years service; and was a 52 year member of Lewis Lane Baptist Church serving on many committees during the years. Mr. Rickerson earned two masters degrees, one in electrical engineering and one in mechanical engineering; taught engineering and math at universities including Kentucky Wesleyan; and was a Naval Reserve veteran who was called to duty during World War II and Korea. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and hiking, and was very active in scouting both in his youth and as an adult scout leader. He married his wife, Cathryn Bower Rickerson in 1948. She preceded him in death in 1999. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack Rickerson.

Surviving are a daughter, Debra (Rev. Charles) Overton of Alexandria, KY; a son, Stephen (Laura) Rickerson of Riceville, TN; a step-son, J. Bryan (Alice) Mattison of Bloomington, IN; grandchildren, David Mattison, Julie (Randy) Marker, Emily Rickerson, Sam Rickerson, and Rebecca (William) Lehman; and five great-grandchildren..

Services in Owensboro are 2 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2010 at the Lewis Lane Baptist Church with Rev. David Wiggins officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday and 12 to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Graveside service with Rev. Charles Overton officiating will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Monroe, LA.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Lewis Lane Baptist Church Mission Fund.

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