Mr. Rickey O'Neal Paige

Obituary For Mr. Rickey O'Neal Paige

Mr. Rickey O’Neal Paige was born on November 8, 1958 in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia to the parents of Mrs. Charlene Walker Paige and the late Mr. Johnny Fred Paige. Rickey grew up in Upson County and was educated in the Upson County School System. He was a member of the Towaliga County Line Baptist Church in Jackson, GA which he loved and faithfully served for over 20 years. He was always extremely passionate about helping others. Rickey was employed by Berry Global in Griffin, GA for the last 16 years. Past employers include Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital, Dundee Mills and Signal Mill where he served as a dedicated employee. He enjoyed detailing cars; and as a result, he became an entrepreneur in the car detailing business. Rickey was a great father to his three daughters. They were daddy’s girls. He really enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, and he could be seen quite often with them. Sports were an important part of his enjoyment; and he could be seen and heard as he watched football, baseball, and basketball games. Other hobbies include listening to music, going to the movies and visiting with family and friends. On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, Rickey departed this earthly life at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA. His passing has saddened the hearts of his family and friends who loved him dearly. Rickey leaves to cherish his memory “the Love of his life and friend of his heart” his wife, Jeanette Sims Paige of Griffin, GA; his mother, Charlene Walker Paige of Thomaston, GA; three children, Fallen Vernell Paige of Hampton, GA, Natisha Sha’Rae Paige and LaQuandra Shanae Paige of Griffin, GA; eight grandchildren, Octavius (Lijah) Fletcher, Jr., Yaharria Paige, Javan Reid, Tyler Paige, Christian Paige, Chandler Paige, Chase Mathis and Chance Cotton; two sisters, Robyn Walker and Earlene Paige of Thomaston, GA; three brothers, Marcus (Cheryl) Paige of Upper Marlboro, MD, Landris Paige and Vinnie (Melinda) Paige of Thomaston, GA; sisters-in-law, Josephine Holloman and Martha Russell Jackson of Griffin, GA and Alice Faye Parks of Hampton, GA; aunts and uncle, Marjorie (Henry) Rhines, Barbara (Lynn Perry) Carter, Vernette (Morris) Myrick, Linda (Charles) Davis, Mary Daniel and Benjamin (Ruby) Walker; four close friends, Michael White, Fred Paige, Anthony Brown and Michael (Diamond) Brown; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends who will miss his presence. Graveside Service were held Tuesday, February 23,2021 1:00 P.M. Westwood Gardens Cemetery Griffin GA