Bill Trickey

JONESBORO, Ark. -- Bill W. Trickey, 84, of Jonesboro and formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Friday, June 24, 2005, at St. Bernards Medical Center.

Trickey was retired from GE. He was a member of the Jonesboro Masonic Lodge and a former member of the Jonesboro Elks Lodge and the Jonesboro Civatan Club. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Verna Trickey; a sister, Jeanette Jones of Jerseyville, Ill.; a brother, Paul Trickey of Fieldon, Ill.; a son, Michael Trickey of Longview, Texas; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lindly and Cora Trickey.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Gregg Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with Dr. Bruce Tippit and Kathy Holler officiating. Burial will be in Jonesboro Memorial Park.