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Richard Harkrider Obituary

Ricky Harkrider died on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at his home in Zachary. He was 56 years old, and a native of Tyler, TX. He was self-employed for over 30 years with Southern Emergency and Rescue Vehicle Sales. Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc., Zachary from 6:00pm until 9:00pm. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 from 9:00am until 10:45 am. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Zachary. Interment will be in Masonic Cemetery, Clinton. He is survived by his wife of 16 ½ years Gina Gerage Harkrider, 3 sons; Richard Cade Harkrider, Joseph Dylan Harkrider, and Samuel Ross Harkrider, 2 sisters and 2 brothers-in-law; Marie Harkrider Pelle & husband Thomas of Kenner and Ann Harkrider Collins & husband Dwayne of Edom, TX, 2 brothers and sisters-in-law; William W. Harkrider & wife Michel of New Iberia and Steven A Harkrider & wife Marianne of Longview, TX, and FatherIn-law and mother in law, John & Mary Ann Gerage. He was preceded in death by Mr. & Mrs. William Harkrider Sr., and nephew Bryce William Harkrider. Pallbearers will be Mark Van Arnum, James Piker, August Valery, Robert Lowrie, Eddie Sparacino and Alan Ashley. He loved fishing and playing with his three boys. He was an uncle and great uncle to many. Share sympathies, condolences and memories at ww.charletfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Advocate from Dec. 17 to Dec. 18, 2012.
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Ricky was the best of everything! Although he was the youngest sibling in his family, he was the oldest sibling in our family. He was the best "Big Brother" that my siblings and I could have ever dreamed of. He will be missed every single day. I love you Ricky.......

Lisa Gerage Kistler

December 20, 2012

Gina, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and the boys in my prayers. I pray and hope that God's grace sustains you and the boys during this difficult time.

Patti (Tyler's mom)

December 20, 2012

Gina,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Jake and I as well as Ron and Carolyn have been thinking about you. Our family is praying for yours.

Christie Graves

December 20, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss he will be missed by me and my family.

Ben Bordelon

December 20, 2012

I met Richard back in the 1980s when he had the ambulance service. He was a friendly fellow who always had his community at heart with everything he did. I'll miss seeing him around.

James Minton

December 19, 2012

May God Bless and wrap his loving arms of comfort around each of you. Rest In Peace brother.

Brian Daigle

December 19, 2012

Dear Gina,
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for your loss. My heart aches for you. May each day bring you and your boys strengh and healing. God Bless You. Love always, your cousin Terri

Terri Tuminello

December 19, 2012

We are praying for the family. Look to the hills from which your help comes from all of your help comes from The Lord!
The Carter Family

Renicca Carter

December 19, 2012

our family had many occasions to visit with Ricky before he started his own business. He was a great person; fun to be with and honest and reliable. The last time I saw him, he had two of the boys and you were expecting the third. I was widowed at 55 years of age and I can appreciate your loss. My prayers are for you and the family

Marilyn Barfield

December 19, 2012

Gina, Cade, Joseph, Samuel, and extended family, when I got the news about Ricky I was heartbroken for all of you. I feel previledged to have known him, and all of you. I wish there were words I could say to take away the hurt you feel right now, but that hurt is a reminder of how much he was loved. Take each day as it comes, remember the things that were important to Ricky, and take pleasure in doing those things that made him smile. In time, you will remember all the good times, and it won't hurt. Our hope is through Jesus. He promised to be with us always. I pray that you will find comfort in Him in the days ahead. I love you, and my prayers are with you always.

Patrick Lane

December 19, 2012

Gina I'm so sorry to hear may god be with you and your family. Let me know if u need anything!!!!

Wanda Broussard

December 18, 2012

Gina and boys, Paul and I were so saddened to hear of your terrible loss. You are in our prayers. May God comfort you as only He can.

Sherry Zorzi

December 18, 2012

Gina, I actually dated Ricky many, many years ago (the late 80s) and we remained friends for a long time. I knew hin through Richards & Clarke and my work with EMS. He was such a cool guy; smart and fun. I wish we had kept in touch longer. I saw you both at St. Johns at a Christmas Mass in 1997 or 1998 and said hello. He was a great man and introduced me to Kevin Stuart (a former roommate of his). We are still friends. What a great impact he had on me. I am sorry for you and will be praying for your family. Janie Greely

December 18, 2012

Gina, Louis and I are so sorry for your this loss. My prayers are with you and your children. Although I never met him the comments left in his memory tell me he was an extraordinary Christian man who brought light to all you were lucky enough to come into his path. May the peace of our Lord be with you and may he wrap his loving arms around each of you.
Louis and Judy Altazin

Louis and Judy Altazin

December 18, 2012

Gina, I met you & Ricky many years ago when I worked for Bill. I remember what a loving couple you two were. I will keep you and the family in my prayers and hope that the wonderful memories you have of Ricky will help heal your pain. May God Bless you and keep you in his care.

Donna Freyou

December 18, 2012

We meet Ricky when he moved his company to East Feliciana Parish. From the first time we meet,his contribution to the parish was a true breath of fresh air. He will be missed by all who came in contact with him.

Chamber of Commerce

December 18, 2012

Our heartfelt prayers go out to your family. I can't imagine what you and the boys are going through- please let us know if there is anything we can do help.

Suzanne, Mike, & Tanner Plitt

December 18, 2012

Our prayers go out to the family of Ricky. It was indeed a pleasure working with this great man.
From WRIGHT UPHOLSTERY.

Gil & Jeannette Wright

December 18, 2012

Gina and Family....
I am so deeply sadden by the death of, Ricky. Just meeting you both this pass January was such a completeness to our family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that we can visit in the near future. God bless you during your time of grief . Your cousin Fran

Fran Hampton

December 18, 2012

Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with the Harkrider family and loved ones of Ricky. May the Holy Spirit comfort you all during this time of grief and our Heavenly Father begins to heal the hole in your hearts. Darrell & Dara Murphy - Longview, TX

December 18, 2012

Our hearts go out to you and your family for your loss.

David & Sandra Haynes

December 18, 2012

My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult loss. I know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are all feeling right now. Know that you are all in every prayer and thought.

Michelle (Ashley's niece)

December 18, 2012

Gina:

May God bless you and your family. I am sorry for your loss.

Rod Clancy

December 18, 2012

Gina, My heart is just broken for you, the boys and your entire family. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Cindy Williams

December 18, 2012

To those who knew and loved Ricky, especially Gina, his sons, his brothers and sisters and his employees I am so sorry for your loss, but so grateful that Ricky was placed on my path. He shared with me so much of his life and the things he loved most on his visits to Acadian Ambulance and those things were you - his wonderful wife who he could never say enough good things about, his wonderful sons and how proud he was of each of you, his brothers and sisters and how much he appreciated the experience traveling with you overseas, and his employees - even if he grumbled every now and again I could always tell just how much he cared about you guys and his girls. I always pray that God send good people on the paths of those I care for and God did that for me with Ricky. Thank you all for sharing him with so many people and with us at Acadian Ambulance Service. We will miss him dearly.

Pamela Matthew

December 18, 2012

Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences for your loss Bill as well to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Renee and Bobby Horn

December 18, 2012

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Ricky was a good friend and will be missed.

Bobby Joe Spearman

December 18, 2012

my dear friend, i know personaly how your heart feels this day. take comfort in your family and friends and especially in a loving God that will see you through. i love you with all my heart.
ashley

December 18, 2012

My depest heartfelt sympathies for you and your boys and exteneded family. I am so sorry you have to go through this. May Our Lord who is the healer of our hearts and lover of our souls lift all of you up now and in the time to come. all my love

donna oxford lively

December 18, 2012

Dear Gina and the boys,

We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Cade, Joseph, Samuel and your entire family.

Ray and Jeanelle Fisher

December 18, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time. Ricky was well liked and will be remembered as a great person.

Anvil Attachments, LLC

December 18, 2012

My deepest sympathy for Ricky's family and friends during this time of grief. An untimely death for such a man. I will miss you Ricky, thanks for sharing your life.

Paul Picard

December 18, 2012

Gina,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you all my love and prayers. Xoxo

Nicole Webber

December 18, 2012

Gina I am deeply sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers r with u and your family!Im so blessed to have met such a amazing man.God bless u all dear.Love your cousin Dana Cannon

dana cannon

December 18, 2012

RIP Ricky

Billie & Tim Froessel

December 18, 2012

Gina, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you,the boys and your families.

Iris and Van Foster

December 17, 2012

Dear Ricky, Thank you for always giving so much of yourself, including sharing your wife and your boys, to all who ever needed your help, support and friendship. Thinking of you will always make us smile.

cathy fontenot

December 17, 2012

May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you for the days to come. So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Joyce Booty-Lott

December 17, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss Ricky was a special person once you met him you never forgot him.
He always kept me and my employees namely Cheryl Smith on our toes.
We will miss his calls and news letters!!!
Marc McEver Olathe Ford Lincoln

Marc McEver

December 17, 2012

Gina,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, the boys and your family during this difficult time

Love and prayers,
Gerri Garon

Gerri Garon

December 17, 2012

My thoughts and prayers with you and your family during this time.

R. Bruce Galbraith, Metairie, LA

December 17, 2012

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Marie Cain

December 17, 2012

My deepest sympathies to Mrs. Harkrider and your family. Please know that through the years, Ricky touched many many lives and for the good of people. His passion for helping people either through emergency care or through teaching EMS skills and philosophies to new EMT's and Paramedics will never be duplicated. Many of us owe him a debt of gratitude for giving us a chance to join him in this wonderful vocation. His loss is going to be incredibly obvious to so many, but know that his legacy of caring will continue on...God bless each of you, and give you comfort at such a sad time.

Anne Miller Bush

December 17, 2012

Thoughts and prayers will all of you during this time.

Mary Scott

December 17, 2012

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