James Rickey Fillingim

April 5, 2025

James Rickey Fillingim, age 77, of Molino, Florida passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born January 16, 1948 to James Curtis and Elsie Mae Fillingim.

Rickey served in the U.S. Marines where he completed two tours in Vietnam and received numerous medals. His service instilled in him a lifelong commitment to his community and country.

Rickey was preceded in death by his parents, James Curtis and Elsie Mae Fillingim; nephew, Jimmy Allen; and his beloved beautiful wife, Liz Fillingim.

Rickey is survived by three sisters whom he shared an unbreakable bond, Mickey Allen, JoAnn Catoe, and Mary Jane (Larry) King; sons, Curtis (Jean) Mosley, Ray Flowers, Lamar (Kristen) Flowers, and Matt Flowers; grandchildren, Caylin Mosley, Rose Flowers, and Derrick Snow; close friends, David Allen, Frankie Archer, Harvey Enfinger, John Fowler and Doug Smith; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to his family, he is survived by his faithful dog, Buddy.

Services will be held on Friday, April 11 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m., followed by the funeral ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Interment will take place at Lathram Chapel United Methodist Church.
gin at 12:30 p.m., followed by the funeral ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Interment will take place at Lathram Chapel United Methodist Church.

Comments

4 Responses to “James Rickey Fillingim”

  1. Chris on April 15th, 2025 10:59 pm

    Salt of the earth for certain. May the Lord Jesus embrace and keep you in His arms.

  2. Saandy on April 10th, 2025 9:35 am

    You will be miss u was a good friend rest in peace Rickey rip

  3. Elsie Grimes on April 9th, 2025 10:59 am

    REST IN PEACE MY FOREVER AND ALWAYS FRIEND I WILL MISS YOU

  4. Mickey Fillingim Allen on April 9th, 2025 9:25 am

    Rick, God has you in His arms I will always have you in my heart I love you so much my brother. I’ve lost my son, my husband and now I’ve lost you. I don’t know how much more lost I can handle. You were one of a kind and you fought with every ounce of strength you had. I let you down brother and I will never forgive myself. I love you.





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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries