Rickey D. Sprinkle Sr.

November 29, 1958 - March 14, 2017

Mr. Rickey D. Sprinkle was called home on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at the age of 58 years. He was born on November 29, 1958, in Rison, Arkansas, to Calvin and Marie Sprinkle. Rickey graduated from Dollarway High School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas in the Class of 1976. He was a resident of Arlington, Texas. He was employed by General Motors for 35 years and was a member of UAW Local 276. He was also a member of the Potter’s House of Dallas under the leadership of Bishop T.D. Jakes, where he served with the Usher’s Ministry for many years. Rickey was a warm-hearted, giving person with a selfless heart and a passion for basketball, football, sports cars and old school music. He enjoyed laughing, cracking jokes, home cooked meals and spending time with his family. Rickey was a loving son, wonderful father, grandfather and brother. He leaves to cherish loving memories, one daughter, Kimberly (Chris) Freeman of Arlington, Texas; one son, Rickey Sprinkle, Jr. of Dayton, Ohio; grandchildren, Kelsey, Tiara and Christopher Freeman, Jr., of Arlington, Texas, Orion, Leya and Savannah Sprinkle of Dayton, Ohio, Jacora, Jordan, David, Taylor and Ashton Johnson of Mansfield, Texas, and JaQuaveous, Rayne, Detrion, Demaria and Dedrick Lewis, Jr., of Arlington, Texas; three sisters, Ila Sprinkle and Thelma Sprinkle of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and Alice Gray of Little Rock, Arkansas; two brothers, Sherman (Reatha) Sprinkle and Michael Sprinkle of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He will be missed by family and friends who love him dearly. Rickey was preceded in death by his father, Calvin Sprinkle; brother, Harold Sprinkle; and sister, Pat Sprinkle-Lane .