Delbert Brickey
Delbert Houston Brickey
Graveside services for Delbert Houston Brickey, 85, Batesville, Arkansas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2020 at the Bakersfield Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Brickey passed away at 6:24 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2020 at Cave City Nursing Home, Cave City, Arkansas.
He was born January 14, 1935, at Elijah, Missouri, to Albert Houston Brickey and Barbara Lou Anderson Brickey. On March 18, 1956, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Nellie Bragg. Mr. Brickey was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He was a member of the VFW. Mr. Brickey served as a Corporal in the 160th Army Infantry during Korea in 1953. He spent nearly six weeks on the front lines of battle handling specialized heavy weaponry. After an intense battle along the 38th parallel, he and a fellow soldier were the only two survivors left from his platoon. For his service and commitment in combat, he was awarded a commendation medal and combat infantry badge. Delbert was a family man and enjoyed going to all family events. His favorite saying was “Do what you can do and let the low end drag.” He was always positive in good or bad situations and would often say “I’ve never seen it so good.” Mr. Brickey was a member of Batesville First Assembly of God Church.
He is survived by his wife of over sixty-four years,, Nellie Brickey, of the family home; two children, Harry Brickey and wife, Cherie, Salem, Arkansas and Jason Delbert Brickey and wife, Ashley, Batesville, Arkansas; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ivene Cozort and husband, Norris, West Plains and Debbie Bales; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents and one brother, James Brickey, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Batesville First Assembly of God Church or Viola Solid Rock Assembly Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Delbert Houston Brickey
Graveside services for Delbert Houston Brickey, 85, Batesville, Arkansas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2020 at the Bakersfield Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Brickey passed away at 6:24 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2020 at Cave City Nursing Home, Cave City, Arkansas.
He was born January 14, 1935, at Elijah, Missouri, to Albert Houston Brickey and Barbara Lou Anderson Brickey. On March 18, 1956, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Nellie Bragg. Mr. Brickey was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He was a member of the VFW. Mr. Brickey served as a Corporal in the 160th Army Infantry during Korea in 1953. He spent nearly six weeks on the front lines of battle handling specialized heavy weaponry. After an intense battle along the 38th parallel, he and a fellow soldier were the only two survivors left from his platoon. For his service and commitment in combat, he was awarded a commendation medal and combat infantry badge. Delbert was a family man and enjoyed going to all family events. His favorite saying was “Do what you can do and let the low end drag.” He was always positive in good or bad situations and would often say “I’ve never seen it so good.” Mr. Brickey was a member of Batesville First Assembly of God Church.
He is survived by his wife of over sixty-four years,, Nellie Brickey, of the family home; two children, Harry Brickey and wife, Cherie, Salem, Arkansas and Jason Delbert Brickey and wife, Ashley, Batesville, Arkansas; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ivene Cozort and husband, Norris, West Plains and Debbie Bales; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents and one brother, James Brickey, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Batesville First Assembly of God Church or Viola Solid Rock Assembly Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Shelley Surface
October 27, 2020 @ 10:53 am
“College Professor” you will definitely be missed by all of your family. We always enjoyed visiting with you. You were a Blessing to everyone that knew you. Thinking of all of your family!!! Love, Shelley
Angela Earls
October 27, 2020 @ 5:18 pm
We will miss you, Uncle Delbert. I have lots of precious memories of you. Thank you for being such a great uncle! Love you, Aunt Nellie, Harry and Jason and families!! Praying for you all!
Amber Redburn
October 27, 2020 @ 6:37 pm
Aunt Nellie, Harry Dean/Cherie, Jason/Ashley and Brickey Families,
We will miss Uncle Delbert’s teasing and humor along with that Wonderful Smile that he always had for anyone he met! We have wonderful memories of his SPUR of the moment trips which were a BLAST to enjoy! Especially the time we made the trip to Uncle James/Mary’s for their Wedding Anniversary..all of us piling into the van and taking off in the middle of the afternoon returning well after all our regular bedtimes. We love all of you and will be thinking/keeping all of you in our prayers. May God bless all of you.
Love,
Tim, Amber, and Corby
Carrie Patillo Thompson
October 28, 2020 @ 7:00 am
Ivene and family, so sorry for your loss. Love you all.
Bud & Marie Nale
October 28, 2020 @ 12:11 pm
Nellie and family,
So sorry for your lost. You have our prayers and sympathy.
Darrell Jarman
October 28, 2020 @ 4:48 pm
My deepest sympathy to Nellie and all the family.
joe Smith
October 28, 2020 @ 6:09 pm
Harry, Cherie, and the kids; we are so sorry for your loss. If I had to describe your dad in one word, it would be “busy.” He was one of the busiest people we have ever seen. He was one of the people who kept Bakersfield going when it looked like it would become just a sign on the road. Joe and Linda Smith
rosalea cargill
October 29, 2020 @ 1:10 am
Brickey family,
Although it has been many years since I have seen either Delbert or Nellie, I remember both well. It appears they had a very good life together and have a lovely family. May God comfort and bless all of you.
Rosalea Patillo Cargill and Dan Cargill, West Plains, MO
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
October 29, 2020 @ 5:15 am
We are thinking of you and praying for you; God bless and take care of you all.
Bill and Pat Patillo
October 29, 2020 @ 9:30 am
Ivene and family: Our love and prayers are with you during this time….may the good memories warm your heart in the days ahead….Bill and Pat Patillo
Kathy Beaty
November 2, 2020 @ 10:26 am
Ivene and family,
Sorry for the loss of your brother.
You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy (Bray) Beaty
Roselea Mullins Payne
November 11, 2020 @ 3:15 pm
We remember Delbert, James & Ivene with such good memories. They lived just down the
road from us for many years near Bakersfield. Also attended Bakersfield school with all of them.
Such special memories. Ivene, our thoughts are with you during this time.
Regards,
Roselea Mullins Payne, Joe Ray Mullins & Earl Wayne Mullins