Tickle, Wendell Wayne

Wendell Wayne Tickle, of Ripplemead, went to be with the Lord Monday, February 2, 2015, at his home. Wendell was born October 8, 1957, in Pearisburg and was a son of the late Guy Wilbur Tickle and Shirley Ann McCroskey Tickle.

Wendell was a former employee of the Dolinger Corp. in Rich Creek, Patrick Enterprises in Pembroke and Mundy Construction. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a good father, brother and friend to many.

He is survived by his girlfriend, Crystal Ratcliffe of Ripplemead; one son, Mason I. Tickle of Ripplemead; two stepchildren, Chance and Preston; one sister, Rebecca T. Young and her husband, Jimmy, of Ripplemead; one brother, Guy A. Tickle of Pearisburg; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 2015, at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with the Rev. Eddie Kendall officiating. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home one hour before the service. Online condolences can be sent to the family at givensfuneralhome.com.