Frank Nelson Rickman, 90, of Corinth, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Cornerstone Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family and friends. There will be a Celebration of Life Ceremony held in his honor at Memorial Funeral Home Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11 am. A visitation will be held Friday, March, 17, 2023 from 5 pm until 8 pm ,as well as an hour before service time. Bobby Simmons will officiate the service.
Nelson was born November 23, 1932 to the late Frank and Mary Lou Smith Rickman. He was a lifelong member of Fraley's Chapel Church Of Christ. He served his country in the United States Army where he received an honorable discharge. He was a 32nd degree mason. Nelson had a sense of humor and was very talkative while enjoying his favorite breakfast at The Slugburger Cafe with John Marsh and his other friends. He loved basketball and watching games. Fast cars were a passion; he spent many hours drag racing at the Pickwick Drag Strip in Counce, TN.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Rickman; his parents; two brothers, Billy Dan Rickman and Barry Rickman; and one brother-in-law Guy Young.
Nelson is survived by his daughter, Missy Rickman (Lane McCalister); one sister, Gail Young; one grandchild, Riley Lane Rickman; and special friend, Lynn Bingham.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialcorinth.com for the Rickman family.
Arrangements are under the care of Memorial Funeral Home.
Past Services
March 18, 2023
Celebration of Life
