James Rickett , November 24, 1938 — November 06, 2018

Mr. James M. Rickett, 79, of Calhoun, died Tuesday, November 6th at Floyd Medical Center in Rome, GA. Mr. Rickett was born in Rockmart, Georgia, son of the late Clyde and Bessie Mae Shaw Rickett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Annette Rickett Jones and her husband Richard and Betty Rickett Johnson and her husband Bill.

Prior to his retirement he was employed with Milton Stewart Construction Company and the City of Calhoun Recycling Department. He was a charter member of Meadowdale Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and worked with the “Kitchen Crew”. Survivors include his wife, Gail Carden Rickett to whom he was married for 58 years, a daughter, Rhonda Rickett; his two sons, James M. Rickett, Jr., and his wife, Debbie, and Nathan A. Rickett and his wife, Amy.

Grandchildren; Adam Smith and his wife Billie, Adreana Beaumont and her husband James, William Rickett, Jonathan Rickett and Jacob Rickett. Great grandchildren; Lily Rickett and Cohen Smith. Brothers; David Rickett and his wife Joan, Ralph Rickett and his wife Susan and Franklin Rickett and his wife Penny.

Nieces, nephews and a special friend, Jerry Bagwell also survive. A service to honor the life of James M. Rickett will be held Saturday, November 10th at 2:00 PM from Meadowdale Baptist Church with Pastor Jeremy Kirby and Dr. Steven Pearson officiating with Interment to follow in Gordon Memorial Gardens with Dr. Garry Tate in charge of the graveside service. Billy Weaver will arrange the music for the service.

Mr. Rickett’s body will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 1:00 until the service at 2:00 p.m. Pallbearers serving include; William Rickett, Adam Smith, James Beaumont, Jonathan Rickett, Jacob Rickett and Rodney Babb. Honorary pallbearers will include the Deacons of Meadowdale Baptist Church and the Meadowdale Kitchen Crew. The Rickett family will receive friends Friday, November 9th between the hours of 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM at Meadowdale Baptist Church, 1811 Rome Road SW, Calhoun, GA.

, 30701. The family will accept flowers or contributions may be given to the Meadowdale Baptist Church Children’s Ministry in memory of James, and they want to especially thank “Care at Home” and Mary Garrigan for their care and support. Funeral services for Mr. James M. Rickett are under the care and direction of Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home of Calhoun.

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