December 1, 1956 ~ March 30, 2022
Ricky Raiford, 65, passed away after a valiant fight with Cancer on March 30, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born and raised in Baton Rouge but was a resident of Houston, Texas at the time of his death. Ricky graduated from Istrouma High School, Class of 1975, and worked for the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court for 19 years. He was a strong believer in the Lord and loved his family and country. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Esther and Robert Rea Raiford Sr, his mother and father, Josephine Eddy Hanks and Robert Rea Raiford Jr. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Janice; his stepmother Elaine; and his two brothers, Paul (Melonie) and Scott (Lisa). He is also survived by his children, Stacey Johnston (Todd), Trey Davis (Kelly), and Meagan Thompson (Ben); his grandchildren, Jordan Johnston (Reanne), Hunter Johnston, Sydney Johnston, Peyton Thompson, Ivy Davis, Brennan Thompson, Emma Davis; and his beloved pup Harley. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs, Louisiana on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Services to follow.
6 comments
Lisa U
June 24, 2022 at 5:23 pm
Worked with Ricky, Janice and Mr. Bob for years. Had no idea he was sick or had passed. Prayers for his family and friends. He was a good man and he and Janice were a great couple.! God needed another Angel
Jill Adams
April 8, 2022 at 1:31 am
To my BIL- I will miss you and our banter- loves your smile and your humor – you were always supportive and had great advice when I needed it. My heart hurts that you and Sissy didn’t get a real chance at retirement but I know you are much better in Heaven. Say Hi to all our loved ones gone before especially Mom and Paw! Love you so much…big hugs until we see each other again…
Dianne Jordan Steele
April 4, 2022 at 12:23 pm
So many memories going through my mind since I got this news the other day. Backyard basketball games on Farrah St, the bike rides, you riding your unicycle, you and Billy getting the apartment and getting robbed in your sleep, me getting ketchup on the sleeve of your baby blue tux after Billy’s wedding, and then years later, you coming to mine and David’s house in Mississippi with Stacy and going hunting with David. So sad for the lose. Prayers for Janice and the family.
Al Rhodes VII
April 1, 2022 at 5:53 pm
Farewell to my First, first cousin. You were always loving and kind to me. Thank you for so many great and hilarious memories. I will certainly see you again. Love, Al Rhodes.
patsy rhodes
April 1, 2022 at 2:41 pm
My first nephew. I was 13 when he came home from the hospital– a Christmas present! I had the joy of watching him grow up, learning to ride a bike,, then learning to ride a bike on one wheel, then a unicycle! His life is a testimony of God’s loving grace and he will be missed; however, our loss is his gain. To my niece Janice, to Stacey and loved ones, I am praying for you. Love and hugs!
John Schober
March 31, 2022 at 10:48 pm
Enjoyed having Ricky as a brother in Christ. His smile was contagious and his sense of humor was on the mark. I will miss him and know he has gained his spiritual reward.