Rickey P. McCarra's Obituary
Rickey P. McCarra passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 in Covington, LA. He was born on April 12, 1958 in Greenville, OH to Ondalee Ray McCarra and the late Nevle McCarra.
Rickey was the beloved husband of Diedre “Dee” Landry McCarra for 16 years. He was the loving father of Christopher Shay McCarra (Angie), Cassidy McCarra, Sabrina McCarra (Nick), and Justin McCarr. Rickey was the proud grandfather of Kaleb, Braydon, and Layla. He was the brother of Larry McCarra (Terri), Marjie Schaaf, the late Cindy Mills, and Tina Tittle.
Rickey drove school bus 307 in Covington, LA for the St. Tammany Parish School Board for over 9 years. He also worked for over 20 years with WST. Rickey enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. He was an avid Saints, LSU, and NASCAR fan. Most importantly, Rickey was a hard worker and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Service at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 10:00 AM until service time. Interment will follow the service at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Covington, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Justin McCarra College Savings Fund, contact Dee McCarra for further information, (985) 705-0229. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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