Rickey passed peacefully from this life the morning of March
22nd after a gradual decline in health. He was surrounded and
supported by his loving family and caregivers during the last days
of his life.
Mr. Rickey Standberry was born in Plano, Texas on April 8, 1953
to Tilton Brooks and Betty Standberry. He received his education
in the Plano Independent School District.
Rickey was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather
who poured love, lessons, and plenty of wisdom into the ones he
loved. He enjoyed music, barbecuing, playing dominoes, and
ALWAYS dressed clean as a whistle! He was well respected and
known for not taking any mess.
Rickey was preceded in death by his loving wife, Vern "Pinky"
Foster as well as his parents, Tilton Brooks and Betty Standberry.
He leaves to cherish his memory his five loving children: Ricquet
Standberry, Nicole Foster, Veronica Taylor, Jennifer Foster, and
Rickey Standberry, Jr. and grandchildren, Ashley Foster, Q'aira
Taylor, Quincy Taylor, Jr., Q'aliyah Taylor, William Smith, Jr.,
Willow Smith, Davone Cooks, Davontey Cooks, Ava Marie
Standberry, and one great-grandson, Eren Mack, Jr..
Rickey is also survived by his siblings in The Standberry Family
(Clyde Ray and Amos) and The Brooks Family (Linda, Nathaniel,
Tilton, Lewis, Paula, and Beverly); and a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil:
for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord, forever…
Amen