Rickey Joe Dovell

1948 - 2017

Rickey Joe Dovell obituary, 1948-2017, Kansas City, MO

BORN

1948

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

White Chapel Funeral Home

6600 NE ANTIOCH RD

Gladstone, Missouri

Rickey Dovell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 17, 2017.

Rick Dovell, 68, of Kansas City, MO formally of Maitland, MO passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Rick was born October 25, 1948 in St. Joe, MO to Joe and Erma Lee Dovell. A graduate of NWMSU and a veteran of the US Army and served proudly during the Vietnam War. On September 15, 1990 he married Carla Dorrel. Rick was a self-employed, self-taught carpenter but his true love was being on the family farm in Maitland.



Rick was preceded in death by his father, Joe Jr.; his sister, Nicki; and his grandparents, Joe, Sr. & Rada Dovell and Bill & Jesse Collison.



Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Carla; mother, Erma Lee Dovell; 4 daughters, Kelley (Garry) Maddox, Blair (Kris) Gross, Sarah (Joshua) Curtis, and Skylar Dovell; 3 sisters, Vicki, Cynthia, and Christine; 9 loving grandchildren, Emelia, Talya, Josiah, Arianna, Elijah, Garry “Trey”, Ethan, Landry, and Charles.



Graveside services will be 11 AM Monday May 22, 2017 at Maitland Cemetery, Maitland, MO. Visitation will be 2-4 PM Sunday May 21, 2017 at White Chapel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the American Legion Posts 61 KC, MO or 256 Maitland, MO.

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May 21, 2017

mike collison

Rick, so sorry to hear you're gone. i'm so glad we had some time to talk on the phone a few times these last few months. I't always hard to have family 1800 miles away and i'm so thankful you were able to make it to Dad's funeral, i wish i could make it tomorrow... Rest in piece and say hi you ,my family.
Love You Cuz, Mike

Posted by mike collison

May 21, 2017

Carla, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May Rick rest in peace.
Mike and Pat
American Legion #61

May 19, 2017

Bob Christian

I grew up with Rickey and always liked him. He was a pleasant, kind, fellow. Rest in peace old friend. May Jesus hold you in his arms and wipe away all your tears.

May 19, 2017

With deepest sympathy, may the power of prayer ease your sorrow, give you peace and provide much comfort for you during this difficult time. Matthew 21:22

May 18, 2017

BETTY MARKT COLLINS

Ricks grandmother Rada, used to cook in my parents restaurant in Maitland I helped Rada clean up the cookware.She was a very nice lady. My prayers are with the family

May 18, 2017

Karen Ceperley

Dearest Carla, I am so sorry to hear about your husband's passing. I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

May 18, 2017

John Sportsman

May you rest in peace old friend, played many many games of softball with him, great player and friend, prayers for the family.

May 18, 2017

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the words of John 6:40 bring you comfort. CR.

May 17, 2017

Sandy Kaufman

So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. He was my neighbor and friend in Maitland many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

May 17, 2017

Tj Ellis

Mr..Rick U rest easy..will miss Ur wit an counsel... U own a whole lot love hear on earth...Hugs for all..Tj.

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May

21

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

White Chapel Funeral Home

6600 NE ANTIOCH RD, Gladstone, MO 64119

May

22

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Maitland Cemetery

Maitland, MO

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6600 NE ANTIOCH RD, Gladstone, MO 64119

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