Ricky Wesley

Ricky “Rick” Wesley passed away Monday, June 1, 2020. He was born on October 24, 1956 to the late Otis E. and Mildred G. Wesley in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was baptized at an early age at Assumption Catholic Church. The Wesley Family moved to Los Angeles, California for 5 years where he started school at Ascot Avenue Elementary School. The family returned to Cincinnati, where Rick finished elementary, junior high, and attended Purcell and Withrow High Schools. He was a boy scout and played baseball and basketball as a young man. During his life, Rick held several jobs. He worked at Hyde Park Country Club as a jack of all trades. Rick was a Grip for movies filmed in the Greater Cincinnati area, most notable being “A Rage In Harlem”. He enjoyed collecting, buying, and selling any and everything, and parlayed his talent into operating a thrift store in Louisville, Kentucky. Rick was a longtime member of the House of Joy where over the most recent few years he served as an usher. Rick cherished his church home and church family. Some of Rick’s favorite things were: his faith in God, family and friends, fellow-shipping, reading, history, current events, being an activist, helping however he could, traveling, music, talking, texting, walking, comfortable and stylish shoes, watches, and good food! Remember Rick for his trademark attributes: kindness, good heart, passion, wit, wisdom, support, loyalty, and unwavering convictions. He had a warm personality and a brotherhood and sisterhood from all walks of life that spanned the country. Rick was a servant for the Lord and a warrior in HIS Army. Rick leaves to cherish his memory: sister, Mary Jo (Barry) Williams; goddaughter, Edith “Edie” Adams Pope; cousin, Robert “Bobby” Burns. Rick and Mary Jo were blessed for a lifetime with the love and nurturing of the Rodean Sr. (deceased) and Beverly Frazier Family with siblings: Rodean “Poo”, Jr. (Pamela), Antonia “Mimi” Jones, Adreannia “Andi” Frazier, and Brian “Bam” Frazier (deceased). He also leaves to cherish his memory a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at House of Joy Christian Ministries, 3220 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45225. NOTE: Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Ohio Governor and our city officials have set guidelines and procedures to follow during public gatherings of funeral services. These restrictions have been arranged with the family. Please allow the family to have their private time during the services being held at 11:00 a.m. A larger gathering may be held at a future date (to be announced) at the discretion of the family. Arrangements entrusted to the care of KINLEY Funeral Home.