Ricky Elmer Rumfield

Ricky Elmer Rumfield passed away November 20, 2021 in Longview, Texas. He was born February 8, 1962 in Hamlin, Texas, to the late R. D. Rumfield and Geneva Ann (Foster) Rumfield. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Phayma Rumfield and brothers Reggie Dell Rumfield and Hozie Aaron Rumfield.
He is survived by his son, Randy Rumfield, daughter Katie Thompson, daughter
Kristen Walker and husband Brandon, the mother of his children, Linda Rumfield
and 7 grandchildren; former spouse, Jane Rumfield, stepchildren Bryan Wilder, Jason Wilder, and Amy Wooley and 12 step grandchildren; sisters; Joyce Young and
husband Sammy, Bolivia Standfield and husband Gilbert, Thelma Ybarra, Rebecca
Watkins and husband Max, along with numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives.
Rick was a devoted father and grandfather, who was very active in their lives. Loving them and serving the Lord was his greatest legacy. Rick was active in service to the Lord in various church homes throughout the years. He taught Sunday school, played and sang on worship teams, and ministered Christ’s love wherever the Lord led him. Rick honorably served in the Army at Fort Hood for over 2 years. He worked in sales, private security, and had a carpet cleaning business in his younger years. He served on the Acquire The Fire ministry team traveling all over the US for many years and most recently drove for the Transit System of Tyler, TX. Rick was currently retired. He attended the First Assembly of God in Hawkins, TX and upon occasion attended services with his children at Summit Heights Fellowship in Hawkins, TX. Rick came to know Jesus at an early age and has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior.
Rick loved spending time with his family, reading his Bible, going out to eat,
traveling, and watching the Dallas Cowboys play football. He was a BIG fan.
He also had a very tender heart. It didn’t take much to bring tears to his eyes. He
took a lot of teasing over it but his family loved that about him. And for all of the
troubles of life, Rick always tried to look on the bright side of everything.
Visitation and a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021, at
Summit Heights Fellowship; 2340 FM2869 in Hawkins, TX. Visitation will be at 12
Noon. The Celebration of Life will begin at 1PM with Pastor Bryan Peck of Hawkins
First Assembly of God of officiating. Graveside service will follow at Cedars Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hwy 69 South in Mineola, TX with Pastor Donnie Herring of Riverside Mission Church in Grand Saline, presiding. Funeral services will be handled by Croley Funeral Home of Gilmer, TX.
Pallbearers: Randy Rumfield, Brandon Rumfield, Ethan Thompson,
Brandon Walker, Chris Standfield, Jacob Watkins, Bryan Wilder, and Jason Wilder.
Honorary Pallbearers: Craig Bernson, Josh Dodge, Jeremy Hunt and Reynaldo
Carretero.
Flowers may be sent to Croley Funeral Home or to Summit Heights Fellowship in
Hawkins, TX.

Rick Rumfield Memorial Fund:
If you would like to make a Memorial Donation in lieu of -flowers, you may do so using the following link: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8F5SuZAoN0. Thank you so much and you are appreciated.