Ricky was the first person I met when I transferred to wilson gradeschool in the 3rd grade. He walked straight up to me after we made eye contact and I thought I was going to get creamed right there on my first day. He put out his hand and said "Hey, my name is rick. Come over here and sit at the desk next to me." That was the essential rick; protector, friend, humanitarian with a heart of pure gold. He was very much like the "Hoss" character of Bonanza - a giant of a man with a loving, caring heart that knew no match. He was always a very dear friend to me since that first day and I know God is now cradling him and protecting him from here on out.
Darline Rae Ezell (Massie)
Ricky was one of the kindest people I've ever known. He was what we called a Rainy Day Friend.James Martin Holzberlein
I was a little short at high school and Ricky was a great protector and friend. You will be missed.
James Elvin Massie
Ricky was the first person I met when I transferred to wilson gradeschool in the 3rd grade. He walked straight up to me after we made eye contact and I thought I was going to get creamed right there on my first day. He put out his hand and said "Hey, my name is rick. Come over here and sit at the desk next to me." That was the essential rick; protector, friend, humanitarian with a heart of pure gold. He was very much like the "Hoss" character of Bonanza - a giant of a man with a loving, caring heart that knew no match. He was always a very dear friend to me since that first day and I know God is now cradling him and protecting him from here on out.
I love you man and miss you very, very much.
your little buddy, James