James is preceded in death by his parents, and daughter, Lisa Rickert Fraley.
James leaves behind a large and loving family: wife, Carol Penry Rickert, sons: Jimmy Rickert III; Ethan Rickert; daughters: Jennifer Rickert; June Rickert Allport(Adam); granddaughter, Marissa Soto, grandsons: Miguel Soto; Gabriel Soto; Caleb Allport; brother, John Rickert(Derinda), sisters: Patricia Benge(Rickey); Debby Mason; and brother in law, Robert Penry(Maxine).
James was a graduate of North Iredell High School and Wilkes Community College. James retired from the City of Statesville, after 23 years. He was a member of the National Guard. James was a dedicated member of Believer's Faith Center Church, where he loved to sing. He spent his time being an usher, helping at a local prison ministry for 7 years, and also a nursing home ministry for many years. James loved to ride motorcycles, fish and bowl, and he and his wife enjoyed all his hobbies together.
The family would like to give special thanks to Roy and Nelda, for all the care the last 2 years. They would also like to thank Debby, Derinda, Lynne, Robbie, and Maxine for all their support and care in the last few weeks. Thank you to Pastor Bivens and wife, Sharon, also, Jane, Nancy, and all our family and friends.
A visitation will be held Friday, August 12, 2022, from 6-8 pm, at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Believers Faith Center Church, at 2pm, with Pastor Michael Bivens officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James's honor to: Believers Faith Center Church, 336 Brookview Rd., Statesville, NC 28625, or to: Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625.
Bunch-Johnson is honored to be serving the Rickert family.
