Ricky held a Bachelor’s degree from Fayetteville State University and worked as a substance abuse counselor for many years. He was a successful carpenter whose perfectionism helped him excel in the trade. Ricky also considered himself an aficionado of Harley Davidson’s, particularly the one he called “Tonja”.
Ricky is preceded in death by two siblings who passed as infants: a sister, Brenda Sue and a brother, Stephen.
He is survived by his parents, George Samuel Bickel, Sr and Ella Louise Bickel; his son, Ricky Thomas Bickel (Kristin “Mia”); brother, George Bickel, Jr (Betty); sister Teresa King (Henry); granddaughter, Addison, and his loved and loyal companion, Bocephus.
A private memorial service will be held to remember Ricky's life.
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