Rickey W. Mendenhall

October 21, 1962 ~ April 15, 2021
Rickey W. Mendenhall
58, of Scottsburg, passed away on April 15, 2021 at University Hospital in Louisville. Rick was born on October 21, 1962 in Avon, IN to the late Claris (Tharp) and Cecil Mendenhall.
Rick worked as a machinist for Federal Mogul and drove a truck for UPS, TruLite and most recently with J&W Trucking. Family first, was Rick’s motto. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He enjoyed talking with family on the phone, farming, listening to classic rock and roll and playing Fortnite as his gamer handle “Roadblock Rick”.
Additionally, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, Rochelle to Florida, Cabo, the Philippines and had planned for a trip to the Maldives for later this year. He will be fondly remembered as a sweet, jolly man, a practical joker, who enjoyed napping or as he referred to it… “just resting my eyes”. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Robert.
He is survived by his wife, Rochelle (Camarines) Mendenhall; children Robert (Whitney) Mendenhall, Riley Mendenhall, Amber (Casey) Burgess, Holli (Nate) Jones, Kimberly (Jody) Devish; stepchildren Junnielle Camarines, Joemel Camarines, Harby Camarines; siblings Marion, Toni, Eugenia, Ronald, Rhonda; grandchildren Remington, Rylan, Hunter, Easton, Cole, Trevyn, Scarlett, Nick, Maddy, Macy, Gavin, Dalton; great granddaughter Finnlee and his beloved Chocolate Lab, Coby.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 21st from 4-8pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with services beginning at 11:00am Thursday, April 22nd in the funeral home. Burial will follow the services in Fairfield Friends Cemetery, Camby.
You are encouraged to make a memorial contribution to a College Fund for Riley Mendenhall in c/o First National Bank.
Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
To Mrs. Mendenhall and family, I send my deepest condolences for your loss of Rick. I hope that Rick’s smiles, his laughter, and the kindness he gave will continue to put a smile on your faces, even behind those tears, during this difficult time. In God’s care, he rests. Isaiah 26:19; Psalms 37:29
Hugs and love to you all. Rhonda
Our sincere warmest condolences,
Sent with love and remembrance,
Kim and family, My heart is saddened for your loss. I know personal what is to lose your father. Cherish your memories and share them often with other. Keep his memory alive in your hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kim Yount-Decatur Schools
Rick was such a good man, Husband, loved his children, his grand kid’s. Rick always knew how to make you laugh. He was a jointer! Rick even loved me. He treated me as family. Rick we ALL love you! We’re all devastated of your loss. You’ll be at peace with the Lord. I hope one day I will see your smiling face. God Bless you and your family.
Thank you so much Kim. He was our beacon of light and will be missed deeply.
My dad. Share a memory? Which one? How many? They are abundant and so joyful. I could write a novel filled with the glory of you and it wouldn’t be enough. In summation, you are our hero and greatest supporter. We have been so blessed to have had this life with you.
We are sorry for your loss.
Amber and Family, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
How do I share a memory that does our dad justice? I could fill 1000 pages of memories. Our father was kind and gentle. Loving and caring. Funny and stubborn. Playful and rarely serious. Protective and determined. He was our beacon of light. How can we walk through the rest of our lives without him by our side? How can we continue living this life without you in it? Our hearts our shattered. I wish I could hug you one more time. Tell you I love you one more time. Hear you laugh one more time. You will always be in my heart and I will carry your memory everywhere I go. I love you forever and a day dad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. With much love and support. Love, Toni