James Carl "Jimmy" Rickman

James Carl "Jimmy" Rickman, age 93, of Murray, Kentucky died February 17, 2020 at his home. He was a leading builder and developer in Murray for more than 60 years; he served two years in the U.S. Navy, Seaman Second Class, during World War II; he was a life-long disciple of the Baptist faith.

He was born in Calloway County, Kentucky March 12, 1926 to the late Edd and Lucy Johnson Rickman. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Ricky Rickman; his first wife, Norma Jean Parker Rickman; four sisters, Irene Pickard, Myrtle Cooper, Dorothy Norsworthy Orr and Ila Mae Huie; two brothers, Macon Rickman and Woodrow Rickman; his second wife Elna, and stepdaughter Wanda Rolfe.

He is survived by his wife Dot Wilson Rickman of Murray; his grandson Luke Rickman (Dolly); and three great-grandchildren, Jordan, Parker and Simon Rickman, all of Murray; stepdaughter Carol Johnson; and stepdaughter Rebecca Valentine (Richard) and stepson Michael Wilson (Tina); five great-step grandchildren and two step-great grandchildren.

He built his career in home construction and development having developed Canterbury, one of the largest subdivisions in Murray. He was co-owner of Rickman-Norsworthy Lumber for 17 years. Throughout his lifetime he has apprenticed hundreds of carpenters, painters and bricklayers many who went on to significant careers themselves. He completed his last house in 2016. Always a generous man, particularly in recent years Jimmy turned to philanthropy. His donations to churches, the Murray State University, Murray-Calloway County Hospital, Hospice House, Murray-Calloway County Parks and the Playhouse in the Park leave a lasting impact on the community he loved.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with John Dale and Bro. Jim Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the American Legion Post #73. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.

Online condolences may be made at www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com.