Photo courtesy of All Faiths Funeral Services North Austin Location
Apr 1, 1970 - Oct 29, 2013
Love & miss you so much baby...words are so indescribable. I wish I could see you right now. Your family is just how we thought. Silly
love you always & Forever
always your wife!
October 13, 2014
I miss you with all my heart big brother.
Vickie Felton
April 28, 2014 | Hutto, TX
Our sincerest condolences to the family of Coach Ricky. We only met him this summer when he welcomed our daughter, Sheridan to the Storm. He was a genuine and kind person who will always be remembered.
God Bless,
Reggie, Trellanie and Sheridan Bostic
Trellanie Bostic
November 11, 2013 | Pflugerville, TX
My deepest condolences to the Funderburkes for the loss of Ricky. May you find comfort in the love and memories you shared and may god bless you with the strength to face the grief. I remember Ricky's contagious smile most of all. May he rest in peace.
Youlanda Jones
November 07, 2013 | Decatur, IL
Nicole and his girls,
Although we are all sadden at this time,my family and I celebrate Rick for the great times and talks,and laughs. For 15 years we were neighbors and friends.Our kids grew up together,they loved and respected you as an uncle,Here's to you Rick always one of a kind.I know we'll see you again.
Rena, Greg SR, Greg Jr(PJ) Quincy,Deshawn,Michael
November 06, 2013 | Round Rock, TX
Dearest Mrs. Funderburke and Andrea,
We send our deepest sympathy for the loss of Coach Ricky. One of the sweetest people we ever met. We only met him early this year when he welcomed our daughter on the Storm. Please know that the time that he committed to coaching the girls this summer made a major impact on their lives and Raven's heart is heavy. May you know that he is in our prayers but there is no doubt that he is smiling with the Lord today.
May God Bless your...
Michael, Stacy & Raven Rhone
November 05, 2013 | Pflugerville, TX
Nicole & Andrea,
While I know your hearts are broken, know that your family & friends are here for you. Ricky's love, devotion & loyalty to his family & friends was unconditional. He had a smile that would brighten up any room.
No matter who you were - family, friend or stranger, Ricky always made sure that you felt welcomed. If you met him as a stranger, you left as a friend. Those of us touched by him are truly BLESSED.
While he may no longer be with us...
Sharon Holloway
November 05, 2013 | Pflugerville, TX
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
November 05, 2013
My condolences go out to the entire Funderburke Family. Some of my fondest memories are remembering Ricky's contagious smile while we worked together at Dell. God has called a true soldier from the battlefield. May God continue to strengthen you during these days of grief.
Harry Mercer
November 05, 2013 | Austin, TX
Our beloved Ricky Andre Funderburke, was born on April 1, 1970 in Fort Hood, Texas to the parentage of Robert L. Funderburke and Willena R. Funderburke. He was the eldest of three children, his brothers Edward "Tony" Funderburke, Joseph Funderbuke and sister Vickie R. Funderburke-Pugh. Ricky was the quintessential big brother, devoted husband, committed best friend and defender of all things right, honest and true.The family moved to the Travis County almost three decades ago where Ricky attended and graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in 1989. Dell Computer not only yielded a successful career in technology, while working at Dell Computer he met his wife Nicole Rogers in 1993. They later married in 1999 and blended their families to include his son Brian Funderburke and loving daughters Mo Moreland, Raven Wright and Kadisha Wade. To this beautiful union one child was born in 1998, Andrea Mariah Funderburke. Ricky's "girls" were no doubt the apple of his eye! He always ensured that they knew just how special each of them was to him. He was preceded in death, by Howard Bell, Sr. (grandfather), Howard "Bo" Bell, Jr. (uncle), Willie Maxine Bell (grandmother) and Ronnie Hawkins, Sr. (uncle). Ricky is survived by his wife Nicole Funderburke, four daughters, son, mother Willena Funderburke, father Robert Funderburke, and three siblings. He also leaves behind numerous relatives and a host of friends whom he loved and never mind showing by always hosting some momentous event at his house. Whether it was a football game, family get together or a crawfish boil, he made sure everyone had a great time. Ricky loved and adored his wife of 19 years and her devotion to him was equally evident to everyone who knew them. To all who knew Ricky there was no questioning his love for his favorite sports team, if you cheered for any team outside of the Washington Redskins and Michigan Wolverines you were subject to be banned from every watching a game with him again. One could say he was a truly devoted fan! The team that captured his heart for the last two years was "The Texas Storm" a team founded and brought together by Ricky's love and devotion to the sport and supporting his daughter Andrea. His caring and compassionate approach with each team member and their families was manifested in the winning attitude of all his players and those who supported this fabulous team! Someone so beautiful gave this world a touch of class that could only be delivered by no one other than "Coach Rick & Big Rick." Visitation will be 4:00PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at All Faiths - North Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at St. James Missionary Baptist Church - E.M. Franklin Chapel,1812 EM Franklin Ave Austin, TX 78721. Interment will follow to Austin Memorial Park Cemetery.
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