Houston, MS
Funeral Home
Parker Funeral Home Services
Visitation
July 25, 2026, 12-2 pm, Parker Memorial Funeral Home, Bruce
Service
July 25, 2026, 2 pm, Parker Memorial Funeral Home, Bruce
Obituary
Look Military Service Tribute, Honors, and Obituary:
Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero who Served in the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten.” In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service, which our military men and women have given to their country and our state, we honor a Fallen Hero. Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard memorializing its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation. Another great Soldier and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on July 23, 2026 and has moved on to his heavenly home. Retired Staff Sergeant Ricky Frizzell, age 73, Houston, MS, who served in the 223rd Engineer Battalion has departed and gone to a better place with our Lord and Savior.
It takes a special person to serve in the military for their country, sacrificing time with family time, comfort, and safety to ensure all Americans can enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country.
A special message from General Douglas MacArthur remains relevant today for our servicemen who have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away.” Rest in peace, soldier. We honor your patriotism, sacrifices, and brave efforts in serving our country and your family’s support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so brightly, and live so freely.
You have now earned your rest, so go fly with the angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is complete. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ love for the Father and the Son.
Another great soldier has gone home—“Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Soldier for Life.”
Obituary, Visitation, and Service Details:
Ricky Frizzell, passed away on July 23, 2026, at the age of 73 in Houston, MS. Born on April 28, 1953, Ricky lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for his family in Banner, MS.
A graduate of Charleston High School’s Class of 1971, Ricky served his country honorably in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he continued to serve his community, first as a police officer with the Bruce Police Department for eight years, and later as a Deputy Sheriff at the Tallahatchie Sheriff’s Department for a decade. He found fulfillment in his career as a mechanic, ultimately retiring from the Mississippi Department of Transportation, where his skills and work ethic were widely respected.
Ricky was also a committed member of the National Guard, serving for 20 years as a sergeant. This dedication and sense of duty defined him, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew him.
Beyond his professional achievements, Ricky cherished the time spent with his family, his sons, Brian and David Frizzell, and his grandchildren, Macey Bean and Cary Onna Baker. He enjoyed family gatherings and, in his leisure time, found joy in playing at the casino.
Family and friends will gather to honor Ricky’s life on July 25, 2026. A public viewing will take place at Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Bruce at 12:00 PM, followed by a funeral service in the chapel at 2:00 PM with Bro. Robert Earl Alexander officiating. Ricky will be laid to rest in Sping Hill Cemetery in Oakland, MS, Cole Baker, Shaquille Bean, Chris Hillhouse, Boyd Russell, Josh Hughes, Bryan Roberts, and Thomas Sosa will be serving as pallbearers.
Ricky is survived by his sons, Brian Frizzell of Pittsboro, MS and David Frizzell of Pittsboro, MS; his brother, David (Patricia) Frizzell of Oakland, MS; and his cherished grandchildren, Macey Bean and Cary-Onna Baker, and seven great-grandchildren. He leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion that will continue to resonate in the hearts of those who knew him.
In this time of reflection, we celebrate Ricky Frizzell’s life, his contributions to his community, and the deep love he shared with his family. He will be profoundly missed.
Ricky was preceded in death by his wife: Carmina Frizell, father, Dewitt Frizzell, mother, Josie Marie Bowling Frizell, a brother, Eddie Frizzell, and an infat grandchild, Rickey Brian Frizzell.
The staff of Parker Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Frizzell family as they walk through this season of loss. We ask that you keep them, in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the passing of their loved one.