Rickey Edward McPherson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, businessman, veteran, and friend, passed away on October 23, 2026.

Rickey was born on November 21, 1944, in Bay, Arkansas to Walter McPherson and Ola (Hayes) McPherson. He was the youngest of eleven children in a family of five brothers and five sisters, all shaped by the values of hard work, faith, and family. His siblings included Imogene, Geraldine, Randall, Bonnie, Wayne, Winona, Vern, Billy, Ronnie, and Patsy.

Rickey graduated from Valley View High School in Jonesboro, Arkansas in 1962. In 1967, he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country overseas, receiving an honorable discharge. During his military service, he earned the National Defense Service Medal and was certified as an Expert with the .45 pistol.

In 1973, he met Margie Johnson at an Assembly of God Church dinner in Grapevine. What began as a chance meeting quickly grew into a lifelong partnership. Rickey and Margie built a life together centered on faith, family, community, and hard work in the Grapevine-Southlake area, sharing 52 years of marriage.

Rickey was a respected small business owner and a well-known figure in the Grapevine community. Alongside Margie, he contributed to the growth of Grapevine, Southlake, and the surrounding North Texas communities through the purchase and operation of Yates Corner Grocery from 1977 to 2016. During this time, he also started McPherson Construction company, Aircraft Interior Components company, and McPherson Storage.

Throughout his career, he genuinely cared about people, welcomed conversation, and took interest in the lives and stories of everyone he met. He was known for sharing his life experiences, practical wisdom, and strong work ethic. He encouraged others to pursue opportunities, work hard, take pride in their accomplishments, and always treat people with respect. Together, Rickey and Margie created a welcoming home filled with generosity, encouragement, and compassion for others.

Rickey is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Margie (Johnson) McPherson; his son, Scott McPherson and wife Terri of California; his grandchildren, Ian and Taryn McPherson; his brother, Vern McPherson; his sister-in-law, Gayle Johnson of Grapevine; and numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, and a growing generation of great-great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Ola McPherson and his ten brothers and sisters. His legacy lives on through the family he loved the community he helped build, and the countless lives he touched with his wisdom, generosity, and friendship.

You are invited to join the family at a visitation on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the Lucas Funeral Home, 700 West Wall Street, Grapevine, Texas 76051.

A funeral service honoring, Rickey's life will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 11:00 am, also at the Lucas Funeral Home in Grapevine. Burial will take place at 2:00 pm following the service at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, 5725 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville, Texas 76034.