Ricky Devell Jay entered his eternal rest on December 7, 2020 with his wife, son, and daughter in law at his side.
A memorial service will be held for Ricky on Monday, December 21, 10:00 am at Calvary Baptist Church. Ricky's nephew , Pastor Andrew Lawrence will officiate. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at 2 pm in Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas.
Ricky Devell Jay was born on August 30, 1948 in Waco, Texas to Hubert Beverly Jay and Josephine K. Bass. Ricky was an adventurous soul. As a young man, his inquisitive nature, lead him through mystifying journeys.
In 1968, Ricky served in the Hiep Duc, Que Son Valley, of the Republic of Vietnam. Ricky was in the 196 Light Infantry Brigade, 4-31 Bravo. During his time in Vietnam, Ricky was selected to attends Sniper school in Da Nang. Ricky's time in Viet Nam would forever shape his life.
Ricky married the love of his life, Vicki Lawrence on August 27, 1977. Their love stood the test of time, spending 44 years together as husband and wife. They both established for their son an inspiring relationship of unity and grace. The foundation of Ricky's determined spirit was grounded in his wife and on. Ricky was with his wife, son, and daughter in law when he entered his eternal birth.
Ricky is survived by his wife, VIcki Jay, his son, MIchael Jay and wife Jacinda; grandsons, Beau, Jordan and Asher Jay; sisters, Rita Gaddis of Dallas, Sue Rich of Dallas, Rene Macdonough of Washington, Donna Yglecias of Waco, and Carla Hines of Crawford; brother in laws, Gerald Lawrence and wife Patty and Roger Lawrence and wife Debbie. Ricky was know as Uncle Ricky to his many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held for Ricky on Monday, December 21, 10:00 am at Calvary Baptist Church. Ricky's nephew , Pastor Andrew Lawrence will officiate. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at 2 pm in Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas.
Ricky Devell Jay was born on August 30, 1948 in Waco, Texas to Hubert Beverly Jay and Josephine K. Bass. Ricky was an adventurous soul. As a young man, his inquisitive nature, lead him through mystifying journeys.
In 1968, Ricky served in the Hiep Duc, Que Son Valley, of the Republic of Vietnam. Ricky was in the 196 Light Infantry Brigade, 4-31 Bravo. During his time in Vietnam, Ricky was selected to attends Sniper school in Da Nang. Ricky's time in Viet Nam would forever shape his life.
Ricky married the love of his life, Vicki Lawrence on August 27, 1977. Their love stood the test of time, spending 44 years together as husband and wife. They both established for their son an inspiring relationship of unity and grace. The foundation of Ricky's determined spirit was grounded in his wife and on. Ricky was with his wife, son, and daughter in law when he entered his eternal birth.
Ricky is survived by his wife, VIcki Jay, his son, MIchael Jay and wife Jacinda; grandsons, Beau, Jordan and Asher Jay; sisters, Rita Gaddis of Dallas, Sue Rich of Dallas, Rene Macdonough of Washington, Donna Yglecias of Waco, and Carla Hines of Crawford; brother in laws, Gerald Lawrence and wife Patty and Roger Lawrence and wife Debbie. Ricky was know as Uncle Ricky to his many nieces and nephews.
Ricky Devell Jay entered his eternal rest on December 7, 2020 with his wife, son, and daughter in law at his side.
A memorial service will be held for Ricky on Monday, December 21, 10:00 am at Calvary Baptist Church. Ricky's nephew , Pastor Andrew Lawrence will officiate. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at 2 pm in Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas.
Ricky Devell Jay was born on August 30, 1948 in Waco, Texas to Hubert Beverly Jay and Josephine K. Bass. Ricky was an adventurous soul. As a young man, his inquisitive nature, lead him through mystifying journeys.
In 1968, Ricky served in the Hiep Duc, Que Son Valley, of the Republic of Vietnam. Ricky was in the 196 Light Infantry Brigade, 4-31 Bravo. During his time in Vietnam, Ricky was selected to attends Sniper school in Da Nang. Ricky's time in Viet Nam would forever shape his life.
Ricky married the love of his life, Vicki Lawrence on August 27, 1977. Their love stood the test of time, spending 44 years together as husband and wife. They both established for their son an inspiring relationship of unity and grace. The foundation of Ricky's determined spirit was grounded in his wife and on. Ricky was with his wife, son, and daughter in law when he entered his eternal birth.
Ricky is survived by his wife, VIcki Jay, his son, MIchael Jay and wife Jacinda; grandsons, Beau, Jordan and Asher Jay; sisters, Rita Gaddis of Dallas, Sue Rich of Dallas, Rene Macdonough of Washington, Donna Yglecias of Waco, and Carla Hines of Crawford; brother in laws, Gerald Lawrence and wife Patty and Roger Lawrence and wife Debbie. Ricky was know as Uncle Ricky to his many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held for Ricky on Monday, December 21, 10:00 am at Calvary Baptist Church. Ricky's nephew , Pastor Andrew Lawrence will officiate. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at 2 pm in Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas.
Ricky Devell Jay was born on August 30, 1948 in Waco, Texas to Hubert Beverly Jay and Josephine K. Bass. Ricky was an adventurous soul. As a young man, his inquisitive nature, lead him through mystifying journeys.
In 1968, Ricky served in the Hiep Duc, Que Son Valley, of the Republic of Vietnam. Ricky was in the 196 Light Infantry Brigade, 4-31 Bravo. During his time in Vietnam, Ricky was selected to attends Sniper school in Da Nang. Ricky's time in Viet Nam would forever shape his life.
Ricky married the love of his life, Vicki Lawrence on August 27, 1977. Their love stood the test of time, spending 44 years together as husband and wife. They both established for their son an inspiring relationship of unity and grace. The foundation of Ricky's determined spirit was grounded in his wife and on. Ricky was with his wife, son, and daughter in law when he entered his eternal birth.
Ricky is survived by his wife, VIcki Jay, his son, MIchael Jay and wife Jacinda; grandsons, Beau, Jordan and Asher Jay; sisters, Rita Gaddis of Dallas, Sue Rich of Dallas, Rene Macdonough of Washington, Donna Yglecias of Waco, and Carla Hines of Crawford; brother in laws, Gerald Lawrence and wife Patty and Roger Lawrence and wife Debbie. Ricky was know as Uncle Ricky to his many nieces and nephews.
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