Memorial services for Franklin David Rickard Jr. are scheduled for Saturday, 10:00 am in the Emmanuel Baptist Church with John Miller officiating. There will be a time of reflection held at the Craddock Funeral Home on Friday evening from 5-7.

David Rickard was born April 25, 1954, in Waurika, Oklahoma to Franklin David and Coletta (Huskey) Rickard. He passed this life in an Oklahoma City hospital on November 5, 2022.

After graduating from high school, Dave went to Southeastern Oklahoma State University. There he received his degree in Education. He would later obtain his master’s from East Central University. He and Brenda Stilwell were married on June 6, 1981. Brenda came with the blessing of two boys that were added to Dave’s world, that quickly became his family. Brenda preceded Dave in death in 2009. Later Dave would meet Sarah Willis, with whom he would spend the rest of his days with.

He started his career in education in Plainview, Texas then in 1980 accepted the job of coach and biology teacher at Ardmore High School. He coached cross country football and was head coach of the Boys and Girls Golf teams. He coached State Championship golf teams in 1989 and 1990 and was an All-State Coach and Oklahoma Coach of the Year in 1990. In 1994 Dave became the Head Principal at Wilson High School and he stayed there until his retirement from Education in 2006.

Dave is survived by his love, Sarah Lewis of the home; sons, Matt Orr of Meade Oklahoma and Casey Orr and his wife Krista of Ooltewah, TN; Sarah’s daughter, Marissa Vinson and husband Casey. grandchildren, Evelyn Orr, Jenner Orr, Bryson and Blakelee. He is preceded in death by his Parents and wife Brenda.

In lieu of flowers SSM Health St Anthony Foundation, 601 NW 11th St OKC, OK 73103. In Memory of Dave Rickard for the Cancer Institute. Online condolences can be made at craddockfuneralhome.com