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Richard Barrickman Obituary

BARRICKMAN RICHARD JASON, 40, died suddenly. He was the son of Edward and Marjorie Barrickman, born May 23, 1967. He owned and operated the Safe Hoop Company. Survived by fiancee Mollie Schwab; two loving children, Angela and Zachary; father and stepmother, Edward and Gladys Barrickman; mother, Marjorie Barrickman; brother, Steven Rader Barrickman (Darla); one niece, Lainey Putteet; stepgrandmother, Lucile Barrickman; great-aunts, Ann Barrickman Smiser, Ethel Barrickman, Jane Church (Jerry); uncles, David Gross (Carol), Terry Barrickman (Ella), Rader B. Gross (Frances), Ray Lloyd Barrickman, David Barrickman; many cousins. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pearson-Ratterman Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Road Middletown. Family will receive guests 4-8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in the Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery, Skylight, KY.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Oct. 8, 2007.

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Ella Lumpkins

May 29, 2014

Playing my drums today and a friend commented on my S-Hoop and I got to tell them a little bit about Rick and how kind he always was when I encountered him in the music store.

Ron Dukes

December 10, 2008

Ronald Dukes ( former boss at Thrifty Nickel)

Kathie (Ritchey) McComb

October 30, 2007

To Ricky... his father Eddie... and his mother... Margie...and all extended family members...
I was very saddened to hear about the loss of your son, and friend, Ricky.

I felt priviledged to have met Ricky at the 50th high school reunion for the graduating class of 1956 from Eastern High School. Ricky, had brought his mom to the reunion. Eddie, Ricky's dad and Margie, Ricky's mom, had been my classmates and friends.

I extend my deepest caring... prayers and sympathy to all family and friends at the loss of Ricky...

Always a friend...
Kathie(Ritchey)McComb
Kathie (Ritchey) McComb

Brad Canaday

October 26, 2007

To Rick's family...I am so sorry for your loss. I can't say anything about him that you don't already know. Rick would always sub for me in The Fanatics. He would bring his Mom with him to see the band. How wonderful is that? I loved Rick. He loved drums and had a child's heart. What a sweet, sweet guy.
Rick...God Bless You.

Roselyn Wolf

October 17, 2007

Ricky's passing was such a shock to many of us. My heartfelt condolances go out to Mollie, Zachary, Angela and Ricky's family.
Ricky was genuinely nice and kind hearted and was always dedicated to Mollie, Zachary, and Angela. Mollie and Ricky were a perfect pair. He will be truly missed by all those who knew him.

Donna Hedgespeth

October 16, 2007

Ricky was truly the most genuine, kind and thoughtful man I have ever known. He loved Mollie, Angela, and Zachary with an intensity that was admirable. I will always remember the love shining in Mollie and Ricky's eyes as they looked at each other. It was sincerely something out of a fairy tale to see how each loved the other.
May he sincerely rest in peace and feel God's love shining on him each second. May Mollie, his parents, and his children feel the peace that only time can bring.

Aynsley Dickinson

October 15, 2007

Very sorry to hear of Rick's passing.His spirit will ring out of many a S Hoop adorned kit worldwide.

RIP

Pat Petrillo

October 15, 2007

Mollie and family;

This morning I received the email about Rick's passing. I am, of course, in complete shock and disbelief. I am very saddened, and my heart goes out to you all.

From the minute I met Rick, I was his friend. Our many conversations about how to promote his passion, the S Hoop, were enjoyable, and I always wanted to do whatever I could to help promote this company. I will continue to do this at every clinic I do in Rick's honor, and I will always have the great memories of our time together as friends.

Again, my deepest sympathy, and Rest In Peace, my friend

Ken Bass

October 13, 2007

Mollie, Angela and Zachary,

My most heartfelt condolences go out to you all and the rest of your family. I am a relatively new endorser of the Safe Hoop company and the brief relationship I've had with Rick was nothing but enjoyable. I am saddened and shocked to just have learned of his passing and my prayers go out to you all.

Bern Webb

October 13, 2007

I was very shocked to learn of Rick's passing, we had emailed a couple of times and I loved his enthusiasm and gift for elevating the sound from a drum with his products. many musicians will miss his idea's and we will all miss his potential for greatness in the music industry.

Nick van Marwijk

October 13, 2007

Rick,

Rest in peace.

My deepest sympaty to the family.

Rebecca and Steven Rigney

October 13, 2007

Mollie, Zachary and Angela we are so sorry for your loss. We know how much you loved him and how much the kids loved him. He must have been special to have had all of your love. If there is anything we can do please call us. Ricky seemed like a very nice person with a big heart.

shelby and julia ballou

October 11, 2007

please accept our deepest sympathy,
we as parents know what you are going through.

JW and Ledlie Wilson III

October 11, 2007

This is sad news. Our sympathies are with you.

Pat Sticks

October 10, 2007

My deepest sympathy to you Mollie, Angela and Zachary for the lost of Rick. I was speechless when I heard it. He will be always in my heart.

The Fanatics

October 9, 2007

Rick was a great drummer and more importantly a great person to know and work with. Everyone in The Fanatics will miss him.

Nikki Carter

October 9, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Rodger & Melissa Smith

October 9, 2007

We are deeply saddened by your loss. We've known Rick & Rader from our days at Bestway & Cooper. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families.

Thomas Anderson

October 9, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We love you very much.
Thomas and Joyce Anderson

Chris Hampel

October 9, 2007

I only knew Rich for a two years or so. But Rick was always fun to be around. I'm sorry for your lose. He was a good man.

Ella Lumpkins

October 8, 2007

I only met Rick a couple times through the music shop I worked at but I was surprised and saddened by the news.

Sheila & Bob Saunders

October 8, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Tami Anderson-Watts

October 8, 2007

Margie & Rader I am so sorry to hear the news of Ricky's death. He was such as sweet young man and never failed to come by and visit with us mom & dad. They thought the world of him. He will be deeply missed by all of his family on Canoe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you!

Stephanie Cummings

October 8, 2007

My heart goes out to all of Rick's family and friends. You all are in my thoughts. My you find peace during this difficult time.

Stephanie Cummings, LPN
Belmont Village

Toni & Mark Cashon

October 8, 2007

We had the pleasure of working with Rick @ Cooper. He certainly made things interesting with his unique personality and humor. His laughter and jokes will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this most difficult time.

Crystal Spalding

October 8, 2007

'Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow...
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow...'
~Author Unknown

Becky, I am thinking of you and your family during this sudden loss. You're in my prayers. If you need ANYTHING, let me know!

Lisa & Steve Lindell

October 8, 2007

Eddie, Gladys, Rader & Marge. It was with deep saddness that we read of Ricky's untimely death. He was such an incrediblely talented musician! It was an honor to have worked with him. If there's a rock & roll heaven they now have the best drummer around. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Diedre Lee

October 8, 2007

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. My prayers of comfort are with you and your family. John 14.

Ann & Walt Fuelling

October 8, 2007

Margie and Eddie, So sorry about your loss, we will keep you in our prayers

Victoria Hodge

October 8, 2007

I just wanted you and your family to know that I will be praying for all of you. I work with Becky Canter and wanted to let all of you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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