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Calvin Joseph "Primo" Rickson Jr.

1955 - 2019

Calvin Joseph "Primo" Rickson Jr. obituary, 1955-2019, Gretna, LA

BORN

1955

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Davis Mortuary Service - Gretna

230 Monroe St.

Gretna, Louisiana

Calvin Rickson Obituary

Calvin ""Primo"" Joseph Rickson, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Calvin was employed with South Eastern Corporated as a construction worker. Beloved husband of Ernestine Rickson. Devoted father of Shawnette R. Anderson, Luciana, Shardae', and Shyri Rickson, Aldon Lanoix, Tavonda Smith, Alvina Chase, Chantrell Brown, Tremica Landry, Lorenzo, Morris, and Tyrone Houston. Son of Calvin Rickson, Sr. and the late Ruth Jane Tate. Grandson of the late Samuel and Ida Clark, Hilton and Sedonia Rickson. Brother of Brian and Gregory Rickson, and Monica Rickson, also survived by 28 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Israel Baptist Church, and all neighboring churches, are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Israel Baptist Church 1612 Esther St. Harvey, LA on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 10:30a.m. Pastor Johnny McKinnies, officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Will Be Private. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 6 to Nov. 8, 2019.

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Chantrell Brown

November 10, 2019

Missing you daddy gone but never forgotten get you rest Love you

Prayer Work

November 9, 2019

All ways in our prayers .. love the banks family and prayer room

Terri Delahoussaye

November 8, 2019

Heaven has gained another Angel, I'm going to miss your smile. RIP

Loretta, Darrell, Kendra & Family

November 8, 2019

In loving memory of a "WONDERFUL" person. We will love you and miss you always. The Saints are truly waiting for you.

Sandra Lampton

November 7, 2019

You will be greatly missed. Gone but never forgotten. R.I.P Soldier.

Monte McLeod

November 7, 2019

Rest in Peace PREMO you be missed

Tavonda Smith

November 7, 2019

Rest easy Daddy! Youll forever be my Hero! ❤

Trudy Clark

November 7, 2019

Prayers for my Family RIH Cuz ❤❤

Lois Nelson Walker

November 6, 2019

May God our Father, and Jesus Christ His only begotten Son our Lord; bless in comfort you at this difficult time.

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Nov

8

Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Israel  Baptist Church

1612 Esther St., Harvey, LA 70053

Nov

8

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Israel  Baptist Church

1612 Esther St, Harvey, LA 70053

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Davis Mortuary Service - Gretna

230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA 70053

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