Ricky L. Crain

Ricky L. Crain, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away suddenly in his home on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the age of 62. He was born on Thursday, June 14, 1956 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Dr. James Larry and Jean Etta Lott Crain. Ricky went to Southeastern Louisiana University where his father, Dr. J. Larry Crain, presented him with his diploma. He received his master’s at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. Ricky taught at colleges and universities in Louisiana and Mississippi, as well as aboard a naval ship. He was Director of Education and English teacher at schools in the United Arab Emirates and China.

Ricky played guitar and flute and was the lead singer in bands such as the Houdini’s, the Shadows, the Last Laff, and the Kingpins who were so popular that their name was once graffitied all over town by overzealous fans. He composed an extensive library of music. Ricky had a wide array of diverse passions such as literature, music, art, history, travel, and film, especially Errol Flynn films. He was deeply spiritual and studied world religions. Ricky practiced meditation daily and had a black belt in Shotokan.

Ricky is survived by his beloved daughter, Elizabeth Bounty Crain, his sister, Rita Crain McIntyre and her husband Rodney, Sr., his brother, Randall Crain, his niece, Lara McIntyre Aguirre and her husband Jose, his nephew, Rodney McIntyre, Jr. and his wife Krystal, also many great nieces and nephews, cousins, and close friends.

Ricky is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. James Larry and Jean Etta Lott Crain.

A Visitation for Ricky will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 2:30 pm until 4:30 pm at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home in Hammond, LA. A Memorial Service Celebrating Ricky’s Life will immediately follow visitation at 4:30 pm in the funeral home chapel.

Ricky’s guest book can be viewed on www.harrymckneely.com

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