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Rickey Moten

1952 - 2025

Rickey Moten obituary, 1952-2025, Houston, TX

BORN

1952

DIED

2025

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Troy B. Smith Professional Services

9013 Scott St.

Houston, Texas

Rickey Moten Obituary

Rickey Moten
07/09/1952 - 12/24/2025
Rickey Wayne Moten Sr "Big Dog" 73, expired on (Wednesday) December 24, 2025. Visitation will be held (Saturday) January 10, 2026 from 10-10:55 a.m. Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. all services will be held at St. John Missionary Baptist Church 2702 Emancipation. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Loretha Moten

February 11, 2026

To my beloved husband I love and miss you dearly continue to get your rest. Until we meet again.

Mrs. Gloria James and Family

January 21, 2026

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories that you shared. God bless and strengthen you in this time of sadness.

Janice sweeney

January 17, 2026

He was the best stepfather I ever knew love you Big Rick rest in peace Janice sweeney

A is Williams

January 10, 2026

You were a good neighbor and friend to our grandfather Mr. Johnson. We are all sending our heartfelt condolences to your family. Rest in peace.
Avis, Penny and Gerald.

Krissy Williams

January 9, 2026

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

LaQuita Moten

January 9, 2026

Dear You Will Always B In My Heart And I Will Cherish All The Memories We Had Together.Love Your Beautiful Daughter.

Jordan Johnson

January 9, 2026

I love you papa :( DEFINITELY GONNA MISS YOU SO MUCH ; I appreciate you more than words can describe. I´m gonna miss you cancer twin <3 -Jordan & Dallas

Loretha Moten

January 8, 2026

To my beloved husband I love and miss you dearly. Continue to get your rest .Until we meet again.

Bri´Jaineik Moten

January 8, 2026

Papa you´ll forever be my favorite guy even in afterlife, words can´t describe how much you filled me with love & joy! You were the best papa a girl could ever ask for! I love you so much ~ Your BeeBee & RyRy

Dunte Moten

January 8, 2026

I want you to know how much you meant to me. Thank you for everything you gave me, your love, your life lessons, your strength.. Even in those moments when we didn't always agree, you still showed me love, and because of your love I am the person I am today..You were my father, my foundation, and a part of me that can never be replaced.

Dequsha

January 8, 2026

"I love you more than words can say, Papa." Forever my hero love Dee & Tailynn

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Memorial Events
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Jan

10

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.

St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church

2702 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX 77004

Jan

10

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church

2702 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX 77004

Jan

10

Interment

Houston Memorial Gardens

2426 Cullen Blvd., Pearland, TX 77581

Funeral services provided by:

Troy B. Smith Professional Services

9013 Scott St., Houston, TX 77051

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