PRICKETT, JR. CECIL H. "CHIP" Cecil H. "Chip" Prickett, Jr., passed away on December 31, 2011. He was born in Birmingham, December 12, 1955 to Ruby and the late Cecil H. Prickett, Sr. He grew up in Birmingham graduating from Ensley High School and Jacksonville State University. He was a member of Central Park United Methodist Church. Chip worked for Raymond James in St. Petersburg, FL for 17 years. He was Vice President of transition services. He then finished his career as a team leader for Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO. He loved his dog, Biscuit, Alabama football, traveling, and playing tennis. Chip is survived by his mother, Ruby Prickett; his sister, Nancy Prickett; his special aunt, Faye Miles; and extended family and friends. Services will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Ridout's Elmwood Chapel with visitation from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. We would like to thank Dr. Martin Rodriguez, his UAB nurse, Bernie Hawkins, and the wonderful nurses, Clay and Ashley of New Beacon Hospice. Please make any donations to New Beacon Hospice, 122 7th Ave. NE, Alabaster, AL 35007.