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James Rickey Fillingim
April 5, 2025
James Rickey Fillingim, age 77, of Molino, Florida passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born January 16, 1948 to James Curtis and Elsie Mae Fillingim.
Rickey served in the U.S. Marines where he completed two tours in Vietnam and received numerous medals. His service instilled in him a lifelong commitment to his community and country.
Rickey was preceded in death by his parents, James Curtis and Elsie Mae Fillingim; nephew, Jimmy Allen; and his beloved beautiful wife, Liz Fillingim.
Rickey is survived by three sisters whom he shared an unbreakable bond, Mickey Allen, JoAnn Catoe, and Mary Jane (Larry) King; sons, Curtis (Jean) Mosley, Ray Flowers, Lamar (Kristen) Flowers, and Matt Flowers; grandchildren, Caylin Mosley, Rose Flowers, and Derrick Snow; close friends, David Allen, Frankie Archer, Harvey Enfinger, John Fowler and Doug Smith; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to his family, he is survived by his faithful dog, Buddy.
Services will be held on Friday, April 11 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m., followed by the funeral ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Interment will take place at Lathram Chapel United Methodist Church.
gin at 12:30 p.m., followed by the funeral ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Interment will take place at Lathram Chapel United Methodist Church.
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5 Responses to “James Rickey Fillingim”
I think of you everyday and some old memories of Us fishing and some of the good times we used to have I know you can’t hear me but I know you’ll rest in peace no more suffering the time you threw those Catawba worms on top of my head that I hated to pick off of those Catawba trees you were trying to teach me not to be scared of them your were my friend even when you got married again an we would see one another at a store or else where
Salt of the earth for certain. May the Lord Jesus embrace and keep you in His arms.
You will be miss u was a good friend rest in peace Rickey rip
REST IN PEACE MY FOREVER AND ALWAYS FRIEND I WILL MISS YOU
Rick, God has you in His arms I will always have you in my heart I love you so much my brother. I’ve lost my son, my husband and now I’ve lost you. I don’t know how much more lost I can handle. You were one of a kind and you fought with every ounce of strength you had. I let you down brother and I will never forgive myself. I love you.