Rickey Lynn McLemore Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rickey Lynn McLemore, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 9, 2018. He was born in Houston on October 24, 1968 to Carole J. McLemore and Leslie Ray (Mickey) McLemore. Rickey attended both Spring Branch and Northbrook High Schools. Rickey was one of a kind---strong, disciplined, and driven while at the same time being compassionate, sensitive, and creative. He developed an interest in weight lifting and fitness at an early age. This interest turned into a lifelong passion. He dedicated his life to personal training and helping others to reach their fitness goals. His strength and discipline led him to many accomplishments: he was promoted to black belt in the Chuck Norris system, he went on to study and teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, he was an accomplished boxer and kickboxer, he trained in mixed martial arts with UFC champions and in addition to competing himself he went on to train many other champions. His career included working at Power House Gym, Gold’s Gym, and 24 Hour Fitness, and he was currently in his 21st year at One2One Training Center. Rickey was very artistic and creative, and in his free time he enjoyed writing poetry, painting, woodburning, reading, and studying Chinese medicine, something he was very interested in. He loved animals, and over the years he kept a variety of exotic animals as pets. Rickey recently received his GED, a goal he had set for himself and was proud to have reached. Rickey is preceded in death by his mother, Carole J. McLemore and his father, Leslie Ray (Mickey) McLemore. He is survived by his brother, Mickey McLemore, sister, Shellie Baring and her husband Ben, niece Allison Baring and husband Kinnon Falk and their children Norah and Holden and niece Jennifer Beitler and her husband Jeff and their children Everett and Easton, and countless friends, clients, and others who loved him. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Dettling Funeral Home, 14094 Memorial Drive, Houston, 77079. Rickey will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Garden of Memories in a private ceremony. If desired, donations may be made to The American Heart Association, the Wildlife Center of Texas, 7007 Old Katy Rd., Houston, 77024 or a charity of your choice. Rickey’s passing was way too soon. We all loved him and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Rickey Lynn McLemore

October 24, 1968 - November 9, 2018