Rickey Core Jr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Rickey Core Jr. of Opelika, Alabama, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 12, 2025 at the age of 41. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rickey Core Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He is survived by: his children, Jenecia Madden and Jacarious Madden; his parents, Rickey Core, Sr. (Bobbie) of Opelika, AL and Anita Baker of Opelika, AL; his siblings, Shalaundra Core (John) of Opelika, AL, Leandre Core (Katie) of Opelika, AL, Deangelo Edward of Opelika, AL and Casey Core of Opelika, AL; his aunts and uncles, Weylin Myhand of Opelika, AL, Kennedy Reese (Holly) of Opelika, AL, Andrea Baker (Charlie) of Opelika, AL, Calvie Barnett of Opelika, AL, Forrest Core, Jr. of Opelika, AL, Sonja Core of Opelika, AL, Barbara Core of Opelika, AL and Stephanie Jones (Doug) of Opelika, AL; his great-uncles and great-aunts, Rita Thomas of Auburn, AL, Dale Dubose of Auburn, AL, Hattie Morris of Opelika, AL, Molly Jones of Opelika, AL, Annie Whatley of Salem, AL, Arenstine Jones of Salem, AL, Olin Norwood (Mary) of Salem, AL and Gregory Norwood (Berneza) of Columbus, GA; his nieces, Harmony, Deryanna, Destiny, Davina, Delayna and Dacy; his cousins, Casino Norwood and Nicole Holloway; and his close friend Dezman Harris of Opelika, AL. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held on Friday, July 18th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Harris Funeral Home Chapel (515 S 6th St, Opelika, AL 36801).
