Rickey Lynn Court

July 5, 1956 - September 16, 2017

Rickey Lynn Court, 61 of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the Methodist Hospital in Houston.

He was born on July 5, 1956 to his parents, Emerson Marion Court and Birdie Wood Court in Port Arthur, Texas. Rickey was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Texas Tech with a degree in Diesel Mechanics. Rickey worked as a mechanic for over 40 years. He was working for Hotard as a mechanic for the last three years. He was a member of the Baptist faith and was affiliated with North End Baptist Church.

Rickey was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Varley Court of Port Arthur, his step-daughter, Jennifer Bone and husband, Jedediah of Huntsville, step-son, Billy Steelman and wife, Melissa of Humble, three step-granchildren, Raylan Bone, River Steelman and Corbin Steelman.

He is also survived by his sister, Marion Tompkins of Port Acres, his two brothers, Charles Court of Groves and Michael Court of Orangefield, his nieces, Lori, Tammie, Emily, Linda and Kim, his nephews, David, Kristofer, Michael, Daren and Dustin.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Service to honor Rickey’s life will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.