Obituary of Rickie L. Ryan

Bedford – Rickie L. Ryan, 72, of Bedford, died at 2:07 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Born December 16, 1946, in Lawrence Co., he was the son of John W. and Melvina (Chenault) Ryan. He was a graduate of Shawswick High School with the class of 1966. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He married Marsha Chandler on August 26, 1966 and she survives. He retired from the Lawrence Co. Sherriff’s Office where he served as Deputy and was owner/operator of Rick’s Gun Shop for over twenty years. He was a member of the Dive Christian Church, the Pinhook Christian Church, and was loved by all.

Survivors include his wife, Marsha, of Bedford; a son, Ricky D. Ryan and wife, Amy, of Montgomery, IL; grandchildren, Wesley Ryan, Steven Ryan, Eve Campbell, and Hannah Campbell; a brother, Ronnie D. Ryan, of Bedford; a sister, Sherry Turner and husband, Stephen, of Bedford; several other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister-in-law, Sue Ryan.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:30 pm on Friday, January 18^th at Leatherwood Cemetery with Johnny Johnson officiating. Burial will follow with military rites accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm on Friday, January 18^th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.