JOHN FAVILLE RICKETT 

TUSCALOOSA - John Faville Rickett, age 64, of Tuscaloosa, died April 1, 2008, at DCH Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. at Indian Hills Country Club with Father Jerry Deasy officiating. A reception, celebrating John's life, will follow. Heritage Chapel Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, is in charge of arrangements. 
He is survived by his wife, Trudy Reid Rickett; daughter, Reid Faville Rickett; mother, Autrey Rickett; sisters, Christine Watson Rickards (John), and Donna Rickett Power (Matthew); brother, Bill Rickett (Brenda); nephews and nieces, Sidney Watson Goehring (Dean), Eva Watson Sparbani (Sean), Adam and Mary Power, Robert Rickett (Melanie), Brandie, David, Ashley, Austin, and Aaron Rickett; great nieces Rachel and Rebecca Goehring. 
John was a 1962 graduate of Tuscaloosa High School (Black Bears), after which he entered the United States Army. Following service in Vietnam, he retired as a Captain. He returned to Alabama and earned a business degree from Livingston University. 
John enjoyed hunting, and managing the family timberland in Clayton, Ala., giving due diligence to the environment and forests of Alabama. When John was not in Clayton, he was at home in Tuscaloosa golfing, gardening, and spending time with his beloved family and friends. He was a devoted husband and father, who celebrated life to its fullest. 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are to be made to The American Society. (1-800-227-2345), The Arbor Day Foundation (888-448-7337), or The Disabled American Veterans (800-216-9802). 
Published in the Tuscaloosa News on 4/3/2008.