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1958
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2019
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Ricky Blakely Obituary
Ricky was born May 31, 1958 to Vestal and Carol Jean Faulkner Blakely. He graduated from Rift Valley Academy in Kenya, East Africa, attended Hardin Simmons and Texas A&M and graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
He is survived by wife Katey, daughter Delia and Terry Eveland and baby Finn; his parents; a sister Mandy and Mike Matthies, nephew Dwayn and wife Aja and Deja, niece Marissa and nephew Jakob; a brother, Doug and wife Sharla and niece Summre, many aunts, uncles and cousins, and his missionary family and flying family.
Instead of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Exodus Prison Ministry, PO Box 6363 Lubbock, TX 79424 or First Baptist Church - Missions, PO Box 918, Idalou, TX 79329.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
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CW
April 26, 2019
May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.
Lisa Mann Smith
April 25, 2019
Many thoughts and prayers for the family. My sincere condolences.
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