Obituary - Roy Franklin Rickman
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Roy Franklin Rickman, 78, of Sandston passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023.
He retired after 39 years as an elevator mechanic and several years as an elevator inspector. He was a member of IUEC Local 51 and coached Sandston Jets Football and Sandston Little League Baseball for many years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Genni; parents, Edward and Beulah; and brother, Buck.
He is survived by his children, Bucky (Mary) Wickham, Tracey (David) Frye, Mike (Kathy) Payne, Patti Rickman (Eddie) and Jeff (Michelle) Payne; grandchildren, BJ, Ashley, Amanda, Tabatha, Jake, Crystian, Zach, Blake, Gus, Carter and Reid; six great-grandchildren; and siblings, Nita Davis, Oscar (Joyce) Rickman and Betty (Frank) DeLuke.
The family will receive friends Sunday, September 17, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23231 where a celebration of life will immediately follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be made at nelsenrichmond.com.
