Rickey Ramoun Bunton Sr. was born February 16, 1960, in

Pampa, Texas to Roy Sue Bunton-Mason and the late Lawrence Gur-
ganious, Sr. He was raised by his loving grandparents, Lucy and

Leroy Bunton, who precedes him in death.
Rickey accepted Christ at an early age at St. Mark C.M.E. in
Pampa, Texas. He graduated from Pampa High School in 1978,

where he made headlines from his skills on the football field. Re-
ceiver and Flanker were his star positions. He attended Mountain

View College in Dallas, Texas, and University of Texas at Arlington.
Over the years he was actively involved in many activities
where he created lasting memories with so many people including
his days as a lifeguard, hanging with his Monte Carlo club, DJing
around Dalworth, competing in bowling leagues, participating in
male chorus, leading the audio-visual ministry, and serving as a
steward.
On July 14, 1990, Rickey married Sheila Renee' Moran.
They were married for 31 years. To this union two kids were born,
Rickey Ramoun Bunton Jr. and Rachel Renee' Bunton. He managed
at mechanical companies most of his life up until his health failed
him. He enjoyed cracking jokes, two-stepping, playing his guitar,
and providing for his family.
Rickey was preceded in death by his grandparents, his father,
Lawrence Gurganious Sr., and a son, Brandon Brennen.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Roy Sue
Bunton-Mason; his children, Shakyra Grandberry (Jamell), Rickey

Bunton Jr., and Rachel Bunton; their mother Sheila Bunton; broth-
ers, Terry Bunton, Kevin Bunton, and Lawrence Gurganious Jr.; sis-
ters, Latrice Smith, Tina Bunton, Gloria Hicks, Rene Johnson, An-
tinia Gregory, and Dede Felder; his uncle, Irving Bunton (Doris); his

aunt, Donnie Steele; his cousins, Gwen Foster (Troy Foster), Claude
Steele (Brenda), Ann Wallace (Erric), Danny Bunton, Lisa Walker
(Cole Walker), Donald Proctor, four grandchildren, Madison, Myah,
Julian, and Jacob, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and
friends.