Rickey Xavier Shine was born on March 8, 2007 in Little Rock, AR to the proud parents of Rickey Shine and Shala Versie. Rickey was a vibrant young man that, had big dreams in life. He brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with his kind heart, radiant smile, and boundless curiosity about life. Though his time with us was brief, the depth of love and happiness he shared will forever remain in our hearts. Rickey is a 2025 graduate of Parkview High School. He loved his family and friends. He had a kind heart and an adventurous spirit. Rickey had a deep love for his family, and cherished the time they would spend together playing practical jokes on each other, and enjoying family dinners together. Rickey leaves to cherish his memory, his mother: Shala Versie; father: Rickey Shine, Jr. both of Little Rock AR,; brother: Aidan Shine. Aunt Brandis (Brandon) White; Cousins: Brielle & Ballard White; step-mother: Victoria Shine; stepsister: Jayaeta Miller; step brothers: Martel'le Miller and Zion Miller. godmother: Rosheena Smith; godfather: Jonas Smith; maternal grandparents: Johnnie & Doris Versie: paternal grandfather Rickey Shine, Sr. Rickey also leaves to cherish a host of other relatives IN LOVING MEMORY Gone Too Soon Dear Son, A part of me was snatched away on that very fateful day . A part of me vanished suddenly when death took you away . You meant everything to me ~ You were everything a son could be ... You were precious and so wonderful ~ You were one in a million indeed . Your future looked promising Your future could have been and good ~ so beautiful ... Why couldn't death have spared you ? You had your whole life ahead of you ... To have been cut off in your prime is a loss that's so hard to bear ~ I miss you and think of you all the time . How I wish I could have you back here ... Death took you away from my hand , but never away from my heart . I'll treasure my memories of you for evermore . Rest in perfect peace , my dearest son . SHALA VERSIE YOUR LOVING MOM ❤️ "I Will Never Stop Missing You." As the days go on, I continue to cry. Everything reminds me of you, as I look upon the sky. As if I would see you, from way up there. Wishing you would say something as I quietly stare. I do this a lot, almost every day. I look up, hoping to see the face that has slipped away. Today is your birthday, would have been 18th. No one saw it coming; death is unseen I wonder what you would have wanted as we blew out your candles. As soon as the flames went out, it was too much to handle. You're not here on your 18th birthday, Each year I grow older, but your age will always stay. As the days go on, I continue to cry for you. I will never stop crying, I will never stop missing you. By Tiani Johnson