Ricky Sivells

RICKY SIVELLS was born on Thursday, April 24, 1958, in Baltimore Maryland to the late Bernard and Laura Sivells. He received his early and formal education from the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Northern High School in 1976. Ricky began his professional career shortly after graduation in 1976 by enlisting in the U. S. Army. His training as a Supply Specialist allowed him extensive travelling from Fort Dix, N.J. to Mainz Kustel Germany, Stuttgart Germany, Seoul Korea and Washington, D.C. However, before his Honorable Discharge in 1992, he was awarded several honors and received: Army Commendation Over-Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, (2) National Defense Service Medals, (3) Army Good Conduct Medals, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Professional Development Ribbon and Army excellent badges for Marksmanship, Sharpshooting, Rifle, M-16 and Grenade Proficiency. Ricky chose to continue his servitude and served as a Reservist in the Maryland Army National Guard at the 5th Regiment Armory for an additional 5 years and finally retiring in 1997. However, in 2002, Ricky was called back to active duty for one year after the 9/11 attack. As a youth and highschooler, Ricky was an energetic and skillful basketball player. Ultimately, he chose to serve his country and not pursue basketball on a collegiate level. Although known as a quiet and uncomplicated man, as stated by his brother in-law, William, Ricky was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed watching the games on big screen TV especially when it came to the Ravens and the Orioles, win or lose. While Ricky was serving his country, he met and married the late Deborah Sivells. From that union there was one daughter, Erica. In 2003, Ricky pursued a new profession and career in the security business. He obtained positions with various companies but retired from Admiral Security Service in August 2023, after being faced with health challenges and concerns. As Ricky continued to be challenged with health concerns it all came to a culmination on April 29, 2024. Ricky loved his family especially his sisters and brothers and often spoke of and with them on a regular basis and had a special kind of love for his daughter. In addition to his parents, the following siblings preceded him in death, Betty Logan, Anthony Sivells, Robert Sivells, William Sivells, Mattie Sivells and Harry Sivells . The life, love and memories of Ricky Sivells will be cherished by: daughter, Erica Durkee (Adrian Gutierrez); granddaughter, Ariel LaBoy, both of Winthrop Illinois; siblings, Bernard Sivells, Beverly (Robert) Jones, Michelle (Alice) Bibbins of Apollo Beach, Florida, Lisa (Wayne) Walston, Felecia Sivells, Bryan (Loretta) Sivells of Eastern Shore, MD, Dawn Sivells, Tonette (Christian) Ngassa of Suwanee, GA; brother-in-law, William Logan; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other family and friends.

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Ricky Sivells

April 24, 1958 - April 29, 2024