William Davis Rickman

Mr. William Davis Rickman of Scottsburg, VA passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016. He was born in Halifax County on December 31, 1929 and was 86 years old. He was the son of the late Richard Taylor Rickman and the late Mattie Torian Rickman. He was also married to Ellie Dunkley Rickman who survives.   He was a member of Clover Baptist Church.   Mr. William Davis Rickman is survived by: His Wife Ellie Dunkley Rickman of Scottsburg, VA Two Daughters Avis Rickman of Scottsburg, VA Gale R. Stacey and husband Jerry of Panama City, FL Two Grandchildren Jerry Rickman Stacy of Fort Lauderdale, FL Gabrielle Leanna Stacy of Tallahassee, FL   ***Preceded in death by*** His parents Richard T. Rickman and Mattie Torian Rickman Two Brothers Richard Rickman John Rickman One Sister Mae Rickman Sadler   Funeral service will be held Friday, April 22, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Clover Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Walker and Rev. Mike Bowen officiating. Burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery.   The family will receive friends at Clover Baptist Church one hour prior to the service and other times at his home of 8236 J.D. Hagood Hwy, Scottsburg, VA.   For memorials please consider Clover Baptist Church, 102 East Church Street, Clover, VA. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.   Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.