Mr. Rickey Thomas, 65, of Chesapeake, VA, entered eternal rest on August 14, 2023. He was born on May 29, 1958, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the late Juanita Thomas and Percy Anderson of Portsmouth, Virginia. Rick, or Tallman, as he was affectionately known as to many, attended Portsmouth Public Schools. But to his family, he was our Rickey. Although he did not possess the formal education of an engineer, he was ours and the community in which he dwelt and surrounding areas. His God given talents from construction lead his to be a meticulous gift person in the industry. Rickey was an outstanding cement finisher, carpenter, plumber, electrician, roofer, painter, hardwood floor installer, and gardener/lawn care. He enjoyed the work in fact, two days before leaving us; we can add repairer of small equipment as to repaired a lawnmower and a weed eater! Rickey loved interacting and having pure fun with family and friends with jokes continuously, nonstop. He was kind, generous and would give you the shirt off his back; yet, he possessed character and integrity with a moral compass. He was a great cook. too. Through all of shortcomings, he never once complained. Rickey will be sorely missed and will always remembered for his love, dedication and commitment and his warm and generous spirit. He is survived by his son, Donta Elliott; his siblings: two sisters, Vanessa Thomas and Michelle Thomas Marshall both of Chesapeake, VA; a brother, Bert Thomas and his wife, Teresa Thomas, a devoted sister-in-love of Newport News, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and friends.
Rickey Thomas
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Sunday, August 20, 2023
12 Noon - 4:00pm
Metropolitan Funeral Service
5605 Portsmouth Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23701
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Monday, August 21,2023
11:00am
Metropolitan Funeral Service
Portsmouth Chapel
Interment
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
3920 Airline Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23321
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Cheryl N Davis-Elliott says
August 19, 2023 at 11:54 amMy love, prayers and condolences to my family. May my cousin Rickey R.I.P. ❤️🙏🏾. Cousin Cheryl Davis-Elliott.
Brenna as toots roll says
August 20, 2023 at 1:34 amGood bye my friend lm going to miss you no more paaln
The Jenkins Family says
August 20, 2023 at 7:38 amRick was special, an undeniable presence. The world was better because of him. Rick spoke whatever was on his mind whenever he felt like it and was respected. The Jenkins Family of Holly Cove will always cherish our memories of Rick and send our deepest condolences to the family, and all who knew and loved Rick. ❤️🩹
Melvina H. Snead says
August 21, 2023 at 7:54 amVanessa and family, Hold to God’s unchanging hands during this difficult time. Joy comes in the morning. My prayers are with you .
Love Melvina