Rickey Bernard

York

Rickey Bernard York was born on November 19, 1957 in Mobile, AL to Earnest L. York and Emma Campbell York. He transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest in his home. Rickey was baptized at an early age at St. Joseph Baptist Church, Prichard, Alabama. Rickey was a devoted member of Highpoint Baptist Church, Eight Mile, Alabama.

He retired from United States Army Active Reserve after more than 20 years of service. He toured Germany, Korea and was stationed in different locations here in the United States throughout his career as a Staff Sergeant.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Campbell York and father Earnest L. York, Step-son, Reginald Bell; three sisters: Irene Robinson, Velma Griggs and Hattie York Houston; three brothers Jimmie York, Earnest York, Jr., and Reginald York; three nieces Bernice Robinson, Tomeko Woods, and Lakesha York-Scott. Rickey leaves to cherish his loving memory his devoted daughter, Ricketa York and her mother, Aretha York; three devoted brothers: James York, Charlie(Vera) York and Dannie(Veronica) York all in Mobile. Three Brother in-laws: George Robinson, Sr. Birmingham, AL, and Charles Houston Mobile, AL. Two Sister in-laws: Donna York, Seattle, WA and Doretha(Mitchell) Carter, York, AL. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A public visitation will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Rice & Reese Funeral Home 925 S. Bessemer Ave. Prichard, AL 36610. Visitation will continue on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 10:00 AM until the 11:00 AM funeral hour at Highpoint Baptist Church 2421 Lott Rd, Prichard, AL 36613. Interment will follow in the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort 34904 AL-225, Spanish Fort, AL 36527.