Rickey Shew

Rickey Earl Shew was born on March 18, 1952, in Hughes Springs, Texas. On January 25, 2026, he peacefully left this life to be with the Lord.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents, James Earl Shew ("B") and Clifford Eugene Tramel Shew ("Cliff"); his brothers, Stephen Allen Shew and Larry Wayne Shew; and his beloved sister, Jamie Sue Murphy (Shew).

He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Debra ("Debby") Jan Shew; his daughter, Tracy Romo ("Darlin"); his son-in-law, Reno Romo; and his son, Rick Shew ("Rickey Joe"). He was a proud and loving "Papa" to his cherished grandsons, Hunter, Holden, and Heath Ruppert; his granddaughters, Hadley and Harper Shew.

Rick also leaves behind great-grandchildren: James, Jaden, Jules and Kailah; nephews cousins, aunts, uncles, and an abundance of dear friends and former colleagues, as well as a half brother, James Shew.

A carpenter and truck driver by trade, Rick eventually fulfilled a lifelong dream inspired by his Uncle Verl Tramel and his father-in-law, Roy Brooks-both officers with the Dallas Police Department. In 1984, Rick began his law enforcement career with the Irving Police Department. Two years later, he joined the Mesquite Police Department, where he earned the nickname "Rocket!" and built an extraordinary career.

Rick's service spanned assignments from patrol on dangerous streets to Credit Card Fraud, SWAT, Sergeant, and ultimately Lieutenant. He retired in 2014 after a 30-year career defined by courage, dedication, leadership, and honor.

Above all, Rick was a loving husband and best friend to Debby, a devoted father, a proud Papa, a caring brother and uncle, a loyal friend, a respected fellow officer, and a passionate, avid fisherman.

Scripture reminds us in 2 Corinthians 5:8:
"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord."

Rick has merely crossed over into the Promised Land. We invite all who knew and loved him to join us in celebrating a life well lived and a legacy that will endure.