Charles Edward Rickman
July 14, 1941 ~ June 21, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Charles Edward Rickman, 70, died Thursday, June 21, 2012.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late Andrew and Flora Pearl Powell Rickman. He was also preceded in death by brothers Claude, Harold, and Carroll Rickman, and sister Edna Lyle.
Mr. Rickman attended Asheville High until the 10th grade, and then graduated from Marion High School, and was a graduate of Marion College (now Wesleyan University) in Marion, Indiana. He was an elementary school teacher for 43 years, teaching in Indiana, Wisconsin, and Texas. He was a member of the Texas Teacher Retirement Association, Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity, and West Asheville Baptist Church.
Opera was his favorite music. He enjoyed history, the symphony, reading, loved to travel, and he especially loved his grandchildren.
He is survived by special friend and former spouse, Dolores Rickman; a daughter, Beverly Jo Linsley and her partner, Donald Ewing, of Florida; a son, Stuart Robert Rickman and his wife, Becky, of Ohio; grandchildren James Neil Linsley and his wife, Nichole, of Virginia, Allison and Beth Rickman, of Ohio; great-grandchildren Tyler, Haylie, and Andy, of Virginia; a sister, Helen Tweed, of Asheville; brothers Donald Rickman and his wife, Sandra, of Asheville, and Syd Rickman and his wife, Mamie, of Indiana; sisters-in-law Eveyln Rickman of SC, Earline Rickman of NC, and Faye B. Rickman of Weaverville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2012, in the Patton Avenue Chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Stan Welch officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813, or to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Bldg 1, Asheville, NC 28801, or to West Asheville Baptist Church, 926 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
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He is loved and will be greatly missed. I could not of had a better Grandfather, and he will stay in my heart forever.
I will always find memories in my daily chores. Every time I need a word to spell you were always these. There was a time when you needed to know were something was and after I gave you detailed instruction you would ask,’how many centemeters’? We had many memories that I will cherish between us. Until we meet again in your new world my love, I will send my prayers to you. Dolores
The sun came up, the mountains were shining, the birds sang their songs, and the Lord welcomed you home. Each moment together will be cherished.
Uncle Charlie is remembered as a wonderful, caring, and loving family member and will be missed. His positive outlook, along with his candor and charm, are forever in our memories! We love you and will be with you again in Paradise. Kathy, Ken, and Kaley Hembree
My best memories were when I visited you and Dolores in Texas and you gave us the tour of a life time of the state of Texas. You had True southern hospitality that will never be forgotten. God bless.
With deepest sympathy,
Welcome to Paradise Uncle Charlie! I love you and look forward to being with you again in God’s kingdom. Rest in Peace!
You have our sympathy, Beverly and Stuart. Lovingly, Rick & Nancy
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of those that loved you uncle Chuck. May they find comfort in their memories. Rest in Peace
Goodbye Chuck! We had some good times teaching together. Remember the See’s candy episode!! And also the time I bit into your sandwich!!
Rest in peace.
Lois
Our deepest sympathy to all of Chuck’s family and loved ones. May you find comfort knowing he rests in God’s heavenly peace.
I have known Chuck and Dolores for more than 20 years and I feel honored to be a part of their lives. Chuck and I would visit and laugh out loud about some of the predicaments Dolores would find herself in. He never had a cross word and never expressed any anger about anything that happened. I have never known any two people who loved each other so dearly. I am sad to see him go but I know his suffering has ended. With sympathy to his family and all of us he has left behind.
Take care….Cathy
Dolores and I have become good friends the past few years. Even though I have never met Chuck I feel like I know him through all the conversations we have about their life together. I think there will always be a sadness about Dolores knowing he has passed. Through laughter and tears he will be truly missed.
Chuck was always a gracious host and delighted in driving guests around town and showing them the sights. He loved to travel and to share his experiences. God has brought him home.
I remember Chuck very fondly. He & Dolores welcomed me into their Houston home & were such generous hosts. I had many a good giggle with Chuck & Dolores, especially when my family visited from Austria. What an awesome tour guide! ‘Til we meet again…RIP
Uncle Charlie,
What a great med school spring break visit Elizabeth and Linda had with you and Dolores in Katy in 2005! You were a great host! Cary remembers fondly your travel together to his Dad’s (Claude’s) funeral and sharing your love of music. With love, Linda and Cary
Dear Beverly and Family:
Our prayers are with you in this time of grief. We hope that you are comforted with the good memories that you share of good times with Uncle Charlie.
Love
Mickey and Sue Rickman
Sending our love and praying for you comfort and peace.
Anne and David Armiger