Rollin Delano Wicks
April 28, 1981 ~ February 28, 2023
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
ROLLIN DELANO WICKS affectionately known as “JR” was born on April 28, 1981, to the union of Rollin and Catherine Moore. JR transitioned this life on February 28 after a short battle with cancer.
JR accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized under the leadership of Pastor John Hannah.
JR attended John B Drake Elementary and Dunbar Vocational High School.Despite being gravely ill, JR continued to attend school at 160 Driving Academy while continuing to work odd jobs. In January, he successfully fulfilled the requirements for his CDL. JR’s tenacity and persistence were extraordinary. He pressed his way through pain, exhaustion and many other unspoken emotions and feelings to make his boys proud. We are ALL so very proud of HIM.JR will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
JR was preceded in death by his Mother Catherine Wicks, grandparents John & Mary Ali, and Germaine & Donald Moore.
JR’s memories are cherished by his two sons, Jamauris and Malik, father, Rollin Moore, siblings: Latoya (Glenn), Ricardo, Natasha, Marcus, Derrick, Adia, and Maia. Two nephews Jalen and Kyrie and one niece Londyn. Host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
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I enjoyed when JR would come and visit me… We talked about Everything, I mean Everything. He was very ASTUTE POLITE FRIENDLY CARING ATTENTIVE and VERY RESPECTFUL. He was definitely a Credit to His FAMILY FRIENDS and STRANGERS…. THANK YOU and BLESS YOU JR…🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
What’s up cuz, I’m a bit hurt and sad but I find strength in the conversations we had. Over the last year, our relationship grew stronger than it’s ever been. I am grateful for that. I appreciate you trusting me enough to share your journey w me and I tried my best to genuinely encourage you.
You are a fighter, you never stopped your journey despite. You lifted me so many times. We would have random convos in the hall or laundry room and it always ended with a great feeling that things would be ok. I’m sorry JR, I know how bad you wanted to finish everything that you started and how much you loved your kids and family. Save a spot for me up there, until then, love you cousin.
Donnell
I grew up with the Wicks family on 26 & Pararie considered them my family especially Cathy Claybon John.. Cathy was my cousin and I recently shared with J.. R. about introducing his Mother to his Father… he smiled at me and gave me an affectionate hug! Take your rest in paradise my dear cousin and friend 🙏❤️ I love you
I grew up in the PC’s with Jr. And as little kids he use to just bite me in my face an I always asked him why and he would never tell me rest in paradise Jr u will truly be missed.
Shannyce Youngblood
Jr. You will truly be missed I have so many memories of your bad butt lol. I am still in disbelief love you forever.
Love always Auntie Gail Verser-Stanley ❤️ 💕 💗
Love Always Gail Verser-Stanley & Family
Rest up cuz. I love you kidd.
I grew up a class behind J.R. The younger kids in the neighborhood grew up watching the group infront of us ,trying to be like them! So many fond memories and what I remember vividly was a punch to the arm for calling him his government name in public! Or in private… May God be Pleased with your soul friend! Rest King
JR, I can’t believe I’m writing this. I’m still in disbelief. You were my lil brother and I can’t believe you’re gone. It was a privilege and honor to be your sister and your caregiver in the end. I will continue to be a great aunt to your boys. I love you forever.
We grew up together and were in the same class our entire childhood. Class of 95’ at Drake. So many childhood memories. Rest well JR.
J.R. I will never forget you. I cannot believe I’m typing this. I remember when you celebrated your birthday for week’s. You seemed so happy buying drinks for everyone and watching everyone have a good time while joking with everyone. You always made sure everyone was straight. I’m going to miss you so much. Our laughs, our falling outs, our deep conversations. I will never forget you bff. BFF’s 4 ever!
Love Always,
Betty Hargrove
Rest up for your next journey.
I love you JR! You’ll forever be my best cousin ever! I’ll never forget me braiding your hair as younger teens, you coming to my rescue and ready for war with me whenever I called, our club hopping, the Matteson Steak House dinners, even in your hardest days, still coming to get services from me because your hygiene was top priority! Thank you for trusting me in your last days! Thank you for loving me unconditionally for as long as I could remember. I wish I didn’t have to be writing this because we both had high hopes for a turnaround. However, you’re no longer in pain and suffering, for that I’m grateful for God’s Grace and Mercy on your life. You’ve left a void in our lives but you’ll never be forgotten. I bet you’re up there in your Golden 18 wheeler, still making us proud! I’ll always be proud to be a part of your life. ❤️
JR, you were a fine young man that in time grew to call me ma. I appreciated the fact that you even thought enough of me to call me that. I would talk to you occasionally and you would say, “I’m gonna be and do better ma.” I’ll miss your smile and big hug you gave me whenever we got to see each. Rest in peace son 🙏🏽🌹
I love you-your other mother 💞
JR was loved by so many and it showed through his actions and words. He was always so greatful and appreciative of his family and tribe because he never failed to mention it every chance he got!
JR played the hand he was given in spite of his adversities and always strove to be a great version of himself to make his boys and his family proud. I’ll continue to keep the hilarious memories in my thoughts and all crazy times growing up arguing, he’d call me fat and I’d call him rattle me bones cause he was skinny.
Love you Cousin,
Madlynne Marie