Rickie Lynn Valentine

Rickie Lynn Valentine, 63, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015. He was born on Tuesday, July 31, 1951 in Houston, Texas to Odie Valentine and Lora (Beard) Valentine, both of whom have preceded him in death. Rickie was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie Slade, Donnie Valentine and Royce Valentine; Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 42 years Brenda Valentine; sons, John W. Casey and wife Marie of Houston Texas, Doug Casey and wife Melissa of Katy, Texas; daughter, Charlotte Mikolon and husband Guy of Garretsville, OH; grandchildren, Bryan, Asa, Andrew, Austin, Phillip, Chris, Matilde, and Sammie; brother, Troy Valentine of San Antonio; Niece, Lora Valentine; along with numerous other loving family and treasured friends
Rickie was a loving husband, father, and a great friend. He worked at Compression Coat for 24 years before starting his own fabrication machine shop, 8 years ago, until he became sick.
A gathering of family and friends will start at 3:00pm Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Neal Funeral Home, Memorial Service will immediately follow at 4:00 pm. Troy Moore officiating. All services were handled under the trusted care of Neal Funeral Home.