OBITUARY
Rickey Gaston McCraney
February 10, 1954 – November 19, 2019
Rickey Gaston McCraney of Arlington, TX passed away on November 19, 2019. He was born February 10, 1954 in Dallas, TX.
He attended Middle Tennessee State University. He worked for Delta Airlines for 32 years before his retirement. He enjoyed going to the movies, watching the Cowboys win on Sunday, enjoying a margarita or two at Baja and the Rolling Stones. He liked to vacation back home in Tennessee or out in L.A. (Lower Alabama). Above all else, Rickey loved spending time with his kids. Rickey always put a smile on other's faces with his humor and his kindness.
Cherishing his memory are his children Ryan McCraney, Nick McCraney and Jeni McCraney all of Dallas, TX and Sean McCraney of Virginia Beach, VA.
Rickey was preceded in death by his parents Gaston and Virginia McCraney and sister Vickey McCraney Williams.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm, Friday, November 22, 2019 at Foust and Son Funeral Home.
Funeral services celebrating Rickey's life will be 2:00pm, Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Foust and Son Funeral Home.
Services
- Visitation Friday, November 22, 2019
- Funeral Service Saturday, November 23, 2019
Memories
Rickey Gaston McCraney
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ADD A MEMORYDonna Kazmierzak
November 24, 2019
I met Ricky at Delta in DFW, and later scheduled his agents. Always kind and with always a smile and great sense of humor. He knew how to resolve conflicts with style. Once you met Ricky, you will always remember him. Prayers to his family.
Syed Afzal Iqbal
November 24, 2019
It was very nice working with you at IAH . We had great time working together,
I am very sad that we did not get the opportunity to meet at Starbucks and catch up. As per your last message to me.
I will keep all your text messages as my memory of you.
But here is someone once said
It is not the length of life but the depth of life
My good friend...
Susan Wong
November 23, 2019
Rickey, I can't stop crying when I think about you! You were a rear breed, hard-to-find, kindest, loving, friendly, positive human being! The world will miss you! I will miss you! I will miss ALL my BDAY text from you! I will ALWAYS remember you as long as I live. May GOD be with you FOREVER & EVER!
James Felton
November 23, 2019
Rickey and I worked together at Delta until 2008.. He was a good man and friend,,that loved his family.. I would like to pass on my condolence too his family and friends. May God bless you at this time of sorrow.
Aurora Halligan
November 23, 2019
Ricky always cared for and helped his fellow coworkers. He was great with our customers when they needed assistance. We missed him when he retired from Delta and now . He always spoke so fondly of his children and family and send our deepest condolences.
Donald CYRULIK
November 23, 2019
Rick and I started together at Delta in 1983. We were in cabin service which is were we all started back in those days and as many
of the names I see here in these memory's of Rick we all can agree
we were like a family and we all did things together no matter what shift we were on. Like payday nights at grapevine lake, pool parties at Kestersons apt. etc... I moved away in 1987 but Rick and I kept close on the phone for few years but as time went on that slowly faded away too. I have never forgotten those early days at Delta thru good times and bad. Those days would not have been the same
for me and many others without Rick. Thanks for the memories.
Roy (aka Sarge) Whitaker
November 23, 2019
Rickey and I worked together in DFW as red coats. It seems like yesterday we were on the concourse together. I can here his voice and see his smile. He was a wonderful person and will be missed. God speed my friend.
JOAN H TURNER
November 22, 2019
I Met Rickey At Delta Airlines At DFW Airport.
He Was Search A Nice And Wonderful Person
To Work With. When Ever I Was assigned To
The Gate To Work Flights, And Rickey Was Assigned To That Area As Passenger Service Agent , He Would Meet The
Inbound Flight, Assist Me In Boarding The Outbound Flight, And Sometime When Time Permitted
he Also Dispatched The Flight For Me. It Was
A Pleasure To Be his Co worker And
Acquaintance with Such A Great Person.
Prayers 🙏🏽For Comfort, Peace And Strength
For his Family And Friends.
Shanna Johnson
November 22, 2019
Rickey the girls & I still reminisce on how cool and easy going you were as our PL. You were always so kind, giving, and funny. We’ve missed your presence over the years, you will always be one of my favorites. Rest with love❤️
NORMAN VANLANINGHAM
November 22, 2019
RICKY WAS ONE OF DELTA AIRLNES BEST IN TH 30 YEARS I WAS WITH DELTA AIRLINES
ALWAYS A BIG HEPLFUL SMILE HE HAD. MAY GOD BE WITH HIS FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.
NORMAN VANLANINGHAM
FT. WORTH . TEXAS
Gloria Moncibais
November 22, 2019
Rest in Peace, Rick. I enjoyed working with you at Delta, you were always there to help us gate agents with a smile. Prayers for your family.
Janice Rainwater
November 22, 2019
Such a kind, funny ,gentle soul. His smile was a million watts. I can only smile myself when I think of him. You will be missed dear friend.
ANDREW & SANDRA JACKSON
November 22, 2019
Rickey will always be remembered as a loving, kind, humorous and caring person. The years I spent working with Rick in DFW from 1986-2006 were awesome. You could always depend on Rickey. Our prayers are with his children & his family.🙏🏽
Carlotta Schmittgen
November 22, 2019
Sadness fills my heart that God had an earlier plan for Rickey. As many know and have said throughout the memories of Rickey, Delta was his family. When my husband Rick was diagnosed with cancer and hospitalized in Dallas, Rickey and Terry Boyle came to see him. Rickey brought printouts of the view out the Ramp Tower window. “We’ve got to dress this hospital room up!” Soon the plain walls looked the inside of the airport thanks to the surgical tape Rickey found in one of the drawers. I know the visit meant a lot to Rick.
Last spring, Rickey and I lost a mutual friend, Roger Emrich, voice of the Dallas Cowboys. Rickey worked with him at Jerry’s House. “The Cowboys will never be the same,” he said when I posted about Roger’s passing. I’m finding myself saying the same thing now. Rickey loved ‘Da Boys! He and I already had begun our trash texting/posting for the big game against my team, the New England Patriots, this Sunday. He had also vowed that somehow his ‘Roll Tide would be back to the College National Championship. “Anything can happen in the last two weeks of the regular season,” he said.
The last time I saw Rickey was earlier this year at a Delta Pioneers lunch a few weeks before we moved from Texas. As he walked me out to my car, he reminded me of the September yearly reunion. “I’ll pick you and Rick up at the airport,” he offered, then gave me a big hug. As luck would have it, we didn’t get to come because the flights into DFW looked so bad.
We had a conversation three weeks before his death when another Delta family member passed away. Like Rickey, he was only in his mid 60s, loved hard rock, sports and his Delta family. “Life’s short,” Rickey had said. Little did he realize just how true those words were. RIP Rickey. Carlotta Schmittgen AKA Lotta Sports
Marty Briles
November 22, 2019
I was introduced to Rickey when I transferred to DFW. He asked where I was from. I told him NC via West Palm Beach. He laughed and told me we were a little different here in Texas. We shared many memories and Im blown away how nice he always was. Its a shame the good ones ones are taken too soon. Godspeed my friend!!
David Peterson
November 22, 2019
It was at the September Delta family reunion in Grapevine a couple of years ago that I remember Rick McRaney as one of the hosts of the reunion. I thought about how far he had come. I remember him at DFW as a 'new hire', and how enthusiastic he was and always with a smile.
Tennie Middleton
November 22, 2019
Rickey has shown great kindness to me during a difficult time. In that I considered him my friend. My condolences to his family.
Alicia Taylor
November 22, 2019
All I can say is the Stones lost their number one fan. We had some great time in Old Humble Texas. You were a true friend. I had the Stones playing this week and decided to celebrate your life and the fun times we shared. Forever you will be in my thoughts and never forgotten. RIP my friend.
Cherie Wilson
November 22, 2019
I worked with Rickey for many years at the DFW airport. He was always a soft spoken gentleman, with a ready smile and a calm disposition. He had a fun sense of humor and was always a pleasure to work with. He was a proud family man and a good buddy. And I will always think of him every time I hear a song by the Stones. 😊 RIP my friend. Until we meet again.
Marcia Apple Franks
November 22, 2019
I graduated high school with Rickey. I will always remember his handsome smile and kindness. Everyone loved him! I was thrilled to reconnect with him about a year ago on Facebook. I was so happy to see he has wonderful children he adored and had loved his job with the airlines. It took my breath away when I read of his passing. I will be praying for all who love him. He
will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family.
Wanda Sparkman
November 22, 2019
I graduated from high school with Rickey, I considered him one of the good guys from school. He was always so nice and had the biggest smile, was so glad to reconnect with him on Facebook. I could tell that he loved his children unconditionally and loved his family in Alabama by his posts. He will be missed. Prayers for his children and family.
JOHN oGLESBEE
November 21, 2019
Rickey Mc Craney was one great guy. He treated everyone like family. I know that he loved his immediate family and his extended family. He was so proud of his kids and talked about them all the time. He also liked to tell you about his Grand parents, Parents, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
My family knew him for many years and we will miss him for sure.
Rick Moyer
November 21, 2019
I first met Rickey in the late 80’s in DFW and always enjoyed working with him. We had some great times in the Delta Tower. I remember him telling us how Larry Lindsey kept him late one (on overtime!) to try and catch a mouse that had been running around. I’ll miss you my friend!
Cletus Smith
November 21, 2019
Kenn & I are heart broken of Rickey’s passing! He was a very dear friend and like a brother to Kynan & Kevin! God bless his family and friends! 🙏🏻🕯
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