rickey cox
(1980 - 2008)

"This is the memorial I set up for rickey cox. To sign the guest book, click on the "Sign Guest Book" button below. "

"Bless you Wanda through your journey. You only have to be without Rickey's physical presence today! God is good."

"Rickey,
I just wanted to let you know that your mom is doing amazing. Even though she has hard days, she fights through them with a renewed strength and hope. She is still a handful but we keep her out of trouble. ;-D Love you Rick and Wanda."

"Rickey you don't know me but I knew your mom when we were growing up in Trotwood together...though we lost track of each other I feel that I know what kind of young man you were and how much your mom truely loves you and how much she misses you from the stories she shares with me. Trust me you memory lives on. Know that your mom is being watched over and will be safe until you meet again."

"Ricky, I did not know you, but I knew your mom as a child growing up. She was always a special friend in my life. We lost contact when her family moved from our little town. I am sure had she stayed here, I would have had the honor of knowing you and sharing a very special person. No doubt you were a wonderful son who had the love of a mother that surpassed none other. That love is still alive today in your memory. Look down and know that you are loved and missed by those who knew you. Oh yeh, if you see my ole man up there...tell him I said hi. I'm sure the two of you have met and are keeping God and all the angles laughing. "

"Ricky I did not get a chance to meet you but your mom updates me on your life from time to time. She is a beautiful person & I love her."

"Rickey,
Your Mom and I have grown real close over the past year. She misses you dearly and she tells me we would have gotten along great. I try to remind her that you are always with her but sometimes it is a struggle. There are those of us that will be there for her to help her feel the love and know that she has the support and love of true people that care for her. I say a prayer for her, for you to help her to be strong and to be strong in your memory. One day she will be able to hug and hold you but in the now just know she is in good hands. God will bless the both of you. Wanda, love ya I know you are struggling right now, but those tears that you shed are.....ones of love. You know that I am here.
Maggie"

"Wanda,

This is a meaningful tribute to Rickey's life and your love for him. His smile lights up the photo! I will lift both of you up tomorrow as you remember and honor your sweet son.

Cindy Bell Booth"

"Rickey, I'm sorry I never had the chance to meet you, but I feel like I know you from the way your mom talks about you. She’s very proud of her baby boy. I'm sure you’re a beautiful person. Rest peacefully knowing that your mom is surrounded by people who love her and will take care of her for you.
Wanda, I’m blessed to know you. I admire your strength. If Rickey was anything like you I know I would have loved him too. I can’t imagine the pain you’ve experienced, but through it all know that you and Rickey have touched my life.

Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, they will be comforted.
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"Wanda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you...I tried to light a candle but it would not let me. You have been in my thoughts all day and when I read what you wrote about Rickey it made me cry. It may not seem like it today but it is a blessing we can feel again...God has a good plan for your life and for Rickeys...life is so much more than this world...so much bigger. I just really get a sense that Rickey is indeed counseling youths and touching lives this very moment. His presence is being felt in many lives...he is not gone and if only we could see this world through God's eyes and not our own I just know that you would smile and be very proud of the work that Rickey is doing...amazing work...truly. I love you, bird. Just keep walking through it- I am really proud of you."

"Wanda, today was the day Ricky stepped from this world into the arms of Jesus. The ultimate Father! He has just begun to tell Him about you and the others he loved here on earth. It won't be long till we'll be leavin here! It won't be long, we'll be goin home!
Love you!"

"Dear Ricky, I never knew you ... never met you ... but through memories of what my dad & your mom's dad meant to one another ... and how much we (The Stepps) cherish and love our families from our souls and with all our heart ... I feel like I do know you and I know I would have enjoyed talking with you. (Take it easy on Josh ... he's tall and slim! ha!ha!) I love you."

"Rickey, Josh had a good friend when we lived in Florida and you look a lot like him. Josh was always tall and slim ... his friend in Florida was a lot bigger and when he would make Josh mad, Josh would hit him and run! ha!ha! That's what I meant previously when I told you to take it easy on him ...
Wish I had known you when you were here. One thing I know you two had in common ... as Josh was growing up he always said he believed that God meant for him to be a youth counselor to help troubled kids ... (because he had been through a lot and felt he could help kids understand things!) Love you both!"