Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 North Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
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Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 North Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
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of Pearland, Texas,
February 11, 1926 - September 5, 2011
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Curtis was a World War II, U.S. Army Veteran. He was a tank commander in the 3rd Army, 7th armored Division and participated in campaigns in France and the Battle of the Bulge.
He was also a charter member of to the Angleton National Guard.
Curtis was a pipe fitter and in later years taught construction trades at Sweeny High School.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen Weber Rickaway; sons, John and Stephen Rickaway; grandsons, Gregory and Curtis Rickaway; and 13 siblings.
He is survived by his children, Philip and Debby Rickaway, of Alvin, Greg and Caroline Rickaway, of Angleton, Gary and Jacquetta Rickaway, of Lake Jackson, David and Tricia Rickaway, of Clute, Helen Marie and "Rusty" K.B. Green, of Freeport; 13 beloved grandchildren, Matt Rickaway, Zack Rickaway, John Rickaway, Kelley Brinker, Jason Weeks, Kasi Marsh, Doug Rickaway, Tyler Rickaway, Chad Rickaway, Sarah Rickaway, Jamie Delesandri, Brian Green, Scott Green; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Lakewood Chapel.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2011 at Lakewood Funeral Chapel with Monsignor Leo Wleczyk officiating. Interment will be at the Gulf Prairie Cemetery
Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters, Joe Jenkins, Bonner Jenkins, Richard Turner, Robert Turner, Roy Toomer, Charles Armstrong, Earl Huffhines, Darryl Rickaway, Robert Hosack, Charles McKinney, and David Flow.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 4341 and St. Michael's Catholic Church of Lake Jackson.
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3 Condolence(s)
Kathy Snyder-Varnado & Family
Freeport, TX
Friday, September 9, 2011
Dear Helen Marie & Entire Rickaway families, I was so sadden to hear of your Father's passing. He was such a Great man. I'm also sorry I wasn't able to attend his services. I remember all the way bk to being a teenager & going to you guys house--it was always so much fun & your Dad & Mother always made us feel so welcome. My love & prayers go out to each of you & your parents will ALWAYS be a sense of joy each time I think of them & glad to know they are watching over us together now. Love you all!!
Lester and Linda Bowles
Angleton, Tx
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Our sympathy and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss. We love you all very much. May God's Peace and Blessings be with you.
Christi Garivey
Friendswood, TX
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. May the sun rise again in your heart. The best medicine is all the memories you shared. I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult loss.