In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are being accepted in memory of Fred “Poppy” Ficklin. The family appreciates any gifts of love that are received, which will be used to honor his life.A ceremony celebrating the life of Fred “Poppy” Ficklin will be at 2 pm Friday at Carpenter Chapel United Methodist Church, 41181 LA Hwy 933, Prairieville; visitation will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Fred was born on April 8, 1961 in Baton Rouge and departed from this life on November 28, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center at the age of 57 years.He was a resident of Prairieville, he enjoyed NASCAR and music; and an avid fan of St Amant Gators. His passion was always having conversation and visiting, and the joy of his life was time spent with his grandkids.Survivors include his daughter, Tracy Vicknair (Jake); siblings, Butch Ficklin, Stephanie Templet (Bart), Robb Marcus (Ashley Parent), Brent Marcus (Mandy), Debra Ficklin Delatte and Crystal Ficklin; companion Jo Mehl; grandchildren, Reece and Wyatt Vicknair; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wanda Sevario Marcus & Billy Joe Marcus, and Leon Ficklin; infant brother, Lason Marcus; and grandparents, Audrey and Jo Boy Sevario.