Ricky Dean McDowell, age 39

Lost to gun violence on July 22, 2017 in Lexington, North Carolina.

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  • Nickname:
    6 Slick Rick
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    9 Funny, Adventurous, Rebel
    9 Carefree, lived life to the fullest
    7 He'd never let u leave hungry.
  • Occupation:
    6 Superior Wood
  • Workplace:
    6 Superior Wood
  • Schools attended:
    4 South Davidson
  • Comments:
    15 I have one hell of a Guardian Angel
    13 I miss you everyday. he didn't deserve this.
    13 I miss you
    14 Hoping Justice is served for the crimes committed.!
    14 WE WANT ANSWERS!! 😭
    12 Love you
    10 always loving you
    10 I will never let go! -my ♡
    11 i think about u everyday. See u n my dreams.
    11 You will Always be my brother!!!
    9 I was about to call you :(
    8 Wonder what the judge will do 2morrow?
    6 This will be a long process:(
    8 Miss you so much!!! :(
    5 I wish we could go for one more ride. 🏍
    5 I think about u daily, i miss u so much
    7 I love you forever
    6 I sure could use your advice right now 😔
    6 I wish I could hear your voice and your laugh!!!! :(
    5 You wanna go to Chillis? i miss you so much.
    6 Wish u was here, I really need you!! Love u
    4 i love you so much..wish i could see u
    6 i sure do need u right now
    4 thinking of you. fly high baby until we meet again
    6 I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!! ITS SO HARD TO GO ON WITHOUT YOU!!!
    7 Everyday that passes, i think of you.
    4 I feel like I have NO ONE NOW!!!! :(
    5 Forever missing you
    6 Judgement day is coming! i love you Ricky!
    1 ain't a doubt ur doing burnouts on the clouds🏍
    3 Idk what to do without you!!! 😞😞😞
    2 It’s been 4 months but feels like so much longer without you 😞
    3 Happy Thanksgiving u always are with me and my family. ♡
    3 Missing you around my table this thanksgiving. love you Ricky.
    3 I could use your words right now.
    4 I.love.you.
    2 Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you!!!
    3 Today’s Grandmas Birthday and you are in Heaven with her!!! I MISS YOU RICKEY!!!!
    4 Merry Christmas Angel I miss you daily
    2 I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!
    1 I love you man ♡
    4 People that hurt you will have to answer to God one day!!!!
    3 I miss you. 😢
    1 rest easy my friend, until we meet again
    1 Happy Valentines Day in Heaven my brother!!!! Love you
    2 I think about you daily ♡
    1 I hope God delivers my messages 2 u :(
    1 I know your still protecting me, ♡ you.
    1 I can't wait till u meet me @ the pearly gates♡
    1 Miss you so much my brother!!! Really needing you right now!! Love you
    1 your birthday is in 1 month ♡ I miss you.
    1 I wish u were still out there somewhere.
    1 it makes me feel better knowing that I will see you again one day
    3 I wish I could talk to you
    1 Miss you more
    1 I miss you so bad it hurts
    1 I love you
    1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVE
    1 Happy 40th Birthday in Heaven!!!!
    1 Love ❤️
    1 Love you!!!!
    2 Can not believe it’s already been a year that you were taken from us. Love you brother
    2 love you ♡
    2 Miss you so much!!! Idk what to do anymore 😩
    1 miss you so much my guardian angel
    2 i wish u could be here to meet her.
    2 Another birthday without you!! Does not get any easier. Happy Birthday brother!!!!
    1 Love you 😘 brother miss you so much
    1 hey Ricky say hey to daddy for me I love yall
    1 I MISS YOU!!! Happy 4th of July buddy. love you♡
    2 not a day passes that I don't think of you♡
    2 Happy Birthday! I still miss you❤️
    1 Love ❤️ you so much !!!! Miss you so much. He looks and acts just like you!!!
    1 I still can not accept this! I Miss you so much and Love ❤️ you!!! You will Always be my brother
    1 Happy Birthday friend, love & miss you❤️

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