Funeral service for Mr. Richard “Ricky” Stephen Scott, age 62, of Fayetteville, TN will be conducted at 3 PM on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Black and Ricky Pierce officiating. Burial will follow in the Higgins Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens.
Ricky was born on November 18, 1955 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Robert Wilson and Mary Virginia Cothrum Scott. He worked at Paul Badenhop Company as a diesel mechanic and was owner / operator of Scott’s Auto and Truck Repair. Mr. Scott passed away on March 23, 2018 at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann West Scott; son, Neil (Haley) Scott; daughter, Danielle Paige (Ivan) Ingram; grandsons, James West Scott and Alexander Charles Ingram; brothers, Thomas Scott and David Scott; and a sister, Vicky Scott. In addition to his parents, Ricky was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Wayne Scott.
Visitation with the family will be from 1 PM until the time of service at 3 PM on Sunday at Higgins Funeral Home. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Richard “Ricky” Stephen Scott.
22 Comments To "Richard Stephen Scott"
#1 Comment By Anita Johnson On March 24, 2018 @ 4:36 pm
Jo Ann, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I know what a wonderful care giver you have been.
#2 Comment By Nancy Sanders Hayes On March 24, 2018 @ 5:04 pm
Jo Ann, I am so sorry. You and all your family are in my prayer.
#3 Comment By Vivian Sanders Copeland On March 24, 2018 @ 5:25 pm
Joann, you are in my prayers, I was so sorry to learn of Ricky’s death. I love you.
#4 Comment By Dot Tully On March 24, 2018 @ 5:25 pm
JoAnn, I’m so sorry. I know you’ll are heart broken!! My prayers are with all of you.
#5 Comment By Nancy Rogers On March 24, 2018 @ 5:42 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Ricky passing. Prayers for the families.
#6 Comment By Carla Stovall On March 24, 2018 @ 6:02 pm
So Sorry to hear this, my heart goes out to you and the family. Many prayers
#7 Comment By Debra West On March 24, 2018 @ 6:17 pm
Sending love and prayers! Ricky will be missed! May God bless!
#8 Comment By Ricky & Christi Howell On March 24, 2018 @ 6:31 pm
We are so very to hear of Mr. Scott’s passing. Prayers.
#9 Comment By Bettye Quick On March 24, 2018 @ 8:14 pm
JoAnn, I know how hard this must be for you and your family. You are in our hearts and in our prayers.
#10 Comment By Connie Rogers On March 24, 2018 @ 10:56 pm
JoAnn, Mother and I send you and your family our prayers during this difficult time. So sorry
#11 Comment By Charlotte Jean On March 24, 2018 @ 10:56 pm
Jo Ann, So sorry to hear about Ricky. You and your family have always been dear to Jack and to me, and you are so kind and sweet. You are loved.
#12 Comment By Rosalind Lindsey On March 24, 2018 @ 11:01 pm
So very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. I am praying for you and your whole family. I love you.
#13 Comment By Elizabeth Sloan On March 25, 2018 @ 1:19 am
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and the whole family.
#14 Comment By Elizabeth Sloan On March 25, 2018 @ 1:25 am
So sorry for your loss. I willbe praying for you and the rest of the family.
#15 Comment By Keith Vanhooser and family On March 25, 2018 @ 2:05 am
Jo Ann and family,
Our hearts are saddened and our prayers go out to you for comfort at this very tough time for you all!! We have fond memories from his years at Paul Badenhop Company!! His work positively affected the production of food for people and he is admired by many!!
#16 Comment By Sherry Parks On March 25, 2018 @ 5:22 pm
Joanne, I am so sorry for your loss. Ricky was a kind man. You and your family are in my prayers.
#17 Comment By Linda Hicklen On March 25, 2018 @ 5:33 pm
My deepest condolences to you and your family. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
#18 Comment By Darryl & Terri Willis On March 26, 2018 @ 1:17 am
Joanne, Terri and I just heard. We are so sorry! Rickey was a wonderful guy! Your family has always been part of the good memories we have of our Fayetteville days. Praying for you and your family.
#19 Comment By Wanda Tipper On March 26, 2018 @ 2:04 am
Deepest sympathy to you and the family.
#20 Comment By Jim and Shirley Steelman On March 26, 2018 @ 11:08 pm
Jo Ann, We are so sorry to learn of Ricky’s passing. He was always courteous and kind to me. I remember your wonderful smile from when we worshiped at Washington Street Church of Christ. We know you have many such precious memories of Ricky.
#21 Comment By Tammy Bigham Dean On March 29, 2018 @ 3:56 pm
Jo Ann, I am so very sorry to learn of Ricky’s passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers for peace and comfort. Bless you all!
#22 Comment By Teresa Kidd On April 2, 2018 @ 11:18 pm
Joanne and children so sorry we’re so far away now and couldn’t make it to the funeral. I just remember how good he was to Joey when Joey worked in his shop. Ricky actually taught him a lot. Of course Joey went on to become a mechanic and part of this is because of Ricky