Rickey Lynn Watlington

March 3, 1965 - April 2, 2019

Rickey Lynn Watlington, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was born on March 3, 1965 in Pasadena, Texas to Emily and Clinton Watlington. As a child he grew up in South Houston, Texas and went to South Houston High School, where he received his GED. He gave 40 plus years of his life to being a machinist and working hard to provide for his family. He was able to acquire the title of “Old Man” to seven grandchildren. He was a believer in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was a member of Shady Crest Baptist Church. Rickey is survived by his wife, Shari Lynn Watlington; children, Justin Watlington, Robert Watlington, Alex Watlington; grandchildren, Devin Glen Watlington, Justin William Watlington, Jr., Hunter Lynn Watlington, Alex Ryan Watlington, Jr., Ava Marie Watlington, Gage Andrew Watlington, Grayson Lee Watlington; parents, Emily Dyanne and Uriah Clinton Watlington; sister, Mary Celeste Watlington; aunts and uncle, Wanda and Ronnie Morris, Sharlan West, Phyllis Cooley, and Jo Ann Eickenhorst; and many cousins; as well many other close friends that will miss him dearly. The family asks that any donations and contributions be made to the Wounded Warriors Project. Friends are invited to join the family in a memorial service that will be held at 1 PM Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Eickenhorst Funeral Services, 1712 N. Frazier St. #115, Conroe, Texas 77301.