It is with regret we announce the passing of Mr. Ricky Morgan Shockley, age 65, of Fayetteville, TN. Mr. Shockley was born on July 12, 1954 in Huntsville, AL to the late Odis Morgan and Leara Mae Paseur Shockley. He passed away on April 23, 2020, at Lincoln Medical Center.
Ricky attended four years of trade school at Drake Technical Community College, where he also taught part time. He was a retired machinist from Marshall Manufacturing. After retirement, he worked at Pebble Creek Golf Club. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, golfing, playing music, and camping.
Survivors include his wife of forty four years Kathy Ann Hall Shockley; daughter, Nikki Shockley of Huntsville, AL; son, Daniel (Terra) Shockley of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Blake and Evy Grace Shockley; siblings, Rhonda (Randy) Decker of Flintville, Mark (Donna) Shockley, Hazel Green, AL; brothers in law, Phil (Sheila) Hall and Perry Hall; “Campers Anonymous Friends” and a host of other special friends.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there will be no public gathering at this time. A private family service will be held with Bro. Don Russell and burial in Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family invites you to share memories at higginsfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Park City Baptist Church Building Fund, 2809 Huntsville Highway, Fayetteville, TN 37334 or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 98018, Washington DC 20090-8018
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Ricky Morgan Shockley.
63 Comments To "Ricky Morgan Shockley"
#1 Comment By Janie Quick On April 24, 2020 @ 4:20 pm
Kathy and family, I am so very sorry.
#2 Comment By Tracy Holder On April 24, 2020 @ 4:25 pm
Mark and Donna, So sorry to hear of the death of your brother. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.
#3 Comment By Julia Stafford On April 24, 2020 @ 4:27 pm
Kathy and Family, I am so sorry about your loss of Ricky. My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Love you all. Judy Stafford
#4 Comment By Jimmy and Janice Towry On April 24, 2020 @ 4:28 pm
Kathy,
We are so sorry in the loss of Rickey.
Our prayers are with you and the family during this time.
#5 Comment By Ronnie and Eloise Hudgins On April 24, 2020 @ 4:30 pm
Rhonda, Mark and all Ricky’s family it is with shock that I learned of Ricky’s passing. All you kids in the youth group at Stateline have always been very special to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now at this most difficult time. Me Ronnie and Mrs Eloise
#6 Comment By David Kinser On April 24, 2020 @ 4:52 pm
So sorry to hear about Ricky
#7 Comment By Audrea Weber On April 24, 2020 @ 4:58 pm
Rhonda,
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Nell, Audrea, and Lisa
#8 Comment By Kathy Shook Brown On April 24, 2020 @ 5:01 pm
I always enjoyed watching Ricky, watch his family at the ballfeild. Such a close knit family, who loved being with each other. His pride in whatever the grandgirls did, was loved. Prayers for lasting, loving memories.
#9 Comment By Norma Bolander On April 24, 2020 @ 5:31 pm
Kathy, My condolence to you and your family in the loss of your precious husband. He loved his family so very much, and he will be greatly missed! Praying for comfort for you and your family!
#10 Comment By Judy Bragg On April 24, 2020 @ 5:37 pm
Love you with all my heart! I’m praying for peace and comfort. I’ll see you when this horrible Covid mess is over💔❤
#11 Comment By Linda F. Williams On April 24, 2020 @ 5:47 pm
Kathy I am so sorry for your loss. I know words cannot take away the pain but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I had no idea he was sick.
#12 Comment By Connie Quick On April 24, 2020 @ 6:03 pm
Kathy, Terry & I are so saddened to hear of Ricky’s passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this time.
#13 Comment By Jana McBay On April 24, 2020 @ 6:16 pm
Ricky was a 2nd daddy to me growing up. There was no one I’d turn too other than my dad except for him. When the possibility that my dad wouldnt make it to walk me down the aisle Ricky without hesitation told me I had the next best thing on stand by. He meant the world to my dad and my childhood wouldnt hold the memories it does without having been a part of the Shockley family my whole life. Rest in peace Ricky
My thoughts and prayers are with Kat and Nikki and Daniel and family. That man loved you all.
#14 Comment By Wanda Tipper On April 24, 2020 @ 6:26 pm
Thoughts and prayers!
#15 Comment By Bobby& Brenda Sharp On April 24, 2020 @ 6:34 pm
Sorry to hear about Ricky ‘s
passing. was a good friend.
#16 Comment By Debbie Jacks On April 24, 2020 @ 6:47 pm
I went to school with Ricky in elementary and high school. He was a great guy. I am sorry for your loss.
#17 Comment By Connie Rogers On April 24, 2020 @ 6:49 pm
Sending prayers to the families. So sorry for your loss.
#18 Comment By Mona mcpeters On April 24, 2020 @ 6:58 pm
Ricky was a true friend to me and Peter Paul. Loved him and all his family ❤️
#19 Comment By Anne Beddingfield On April 24, 2020 @ 7:16 pm
My heart is broken for you Kathy and family. I pray for comfort and peace during this difficult time. Rest In Peace sweet friend.
#20 Comment By Teri Pitts On April 24, 2020 @ 7:29 pm
Dear Kathy and entire family,
So very sad to learn of Ricky’s passing. Praying God will sustain you now and days ahead.
Blessings,
Teri Marty Pitts
#21 Comment By Randall & Teri Lynn Gray On April 24, 2020 @ 7:39 pm
So sorry to hear of the passing of Rickey. Praying for comfort for the sad days ahead.
#22 Comment By NANCY WASHBURN On April 24, 2020 @ 7:57 pm
Kathy and family.so sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy,
#23 Comment By Meredith Taylor On April 24, 2020 @ 8:57 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
#24 Comment By Jeremy Winsett On April 24, 2020 @ 9:54 pm
I am so sorry Kathy, Daniel. And Nikki. He is going to be truly missed by many. He was an awesome man!
#25 Comment By Steve & Susan Massey On April 24, 2020 @ 10:10 pm
Kathy, Nikki and Daniel, I am so sorry for your loss. Ricky was a wonderful man. You are all in our prayers
#26 Comment By Malisha On April 24, 2020 @ 10:39 pm
My heart is broken to hear this news. My second parents growing up. Many, many great childhood memories with your family. From playing basketball in the den, outside, to listening to Brooks and Dunn as loud as we could get that stereo, last but not least of course the softball diamond. RIP Ricky, love and miss you. Praying God gives you all strength and peace throughout this difficult time.
#27 Comment By Danny York On April 24, 2020 @ 10:44 pm
sure are sorry to hear this , I have missed his friendship the last few years very much. Kathy and family my thoughts are with you.
#28 Comment By Mike & Donna Porter On April 24, 2020 @ 11:37 pm
So sorry for y’all’s loss Kathy, Nikki and Daniel. Prayers for you all.
#29 Comment By Mike and Denise Towry On April 25, 2020 @ 1:49 am
So sorry to hear about the passing of Rickey. He will be greatly missed by many. You and yours will be in our prayers.
#30 Comment By Sherry Horton On April 25, 2020 @ 7:56 am
Kathy and family…Mike and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Ricky was always very kind. Our payers and thoughts go out to yyj our family.
#31 Comment By Debbie Smisek On April 25, 2020 @ 8:04 am
Kathy, I am saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved Rickey. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. May your grief soon be replaced with the loving memories of your life together. God bless you all.
#32 Comment By Judy Holt On April 25, 2020 @ 9:21 am
So sorry to here about this praying for the family
#33 Comment By Teresa Kilpatrick On April 25, 2020 @ 9:34 am
Kathy, so sorry for your loss. I will kerp you and your family in my prayers.
#34 Comment By Dean Slayton On April 25, 2020 @ 11:02 am
Rhonda and Mark, I am so sorry about Ricky. He was a sweet, sweet man. I would love to hug you and cry together, but the quarantine won’t let us. Please know how much I love this family and know you are in my prayers.
#35 Comment By Carolyn Mitchell On April 25, 2020 @ 3:34 pm
Rhonda I am so sorry to hear about your brother y’all are in my prayers
#36 Comment By Alan Crabtree On April 25, 2020 @ 3:40 pm
Kathy, I’m so glad I have known Ricky all these years, to have played ball, golf and fish with him. He was a friend from day one. I will miss him dearly.
#37 Comment By Cathy Hickerson On April 25, 2020 @ 4:16 pm
Kathy. I’m so so sorry to hear the passing of Ricky. You two were always the sweetest couple & we all had some great memories together. The one thing I’ll always remember of Ricky was he always was smiling & happy. May God be you & all his loved ones during this sad times. You all are in my thoughts & prayers. Sending love, hugs & prayers.
#38 Comment By Brenda and Buck Buchanan On April 25, 2020 @ 4:22 pm
Kathy and family…I am so sorry to hear about Ricky. Prayers for you all.
God bless and keep you.
#39 Comment By Rita Brooks On April 25, 2020 @ 5:57 pm
Kathy,
Love, Hugs and Prayers for you and your family.
#40 Comment By Charlie Hammons On April 25, 2020 @ 6:04 pm
A good man and long time friend. This world is a much richer place and Lincoln County blessed because Ricky made his life’s journey here. Kathy, we love you and pray for you
#41 Comment By Flintville Class of 1972 On April 25, 2020 @ 8:55 pm
We were saddened to hear of Ricky’s passing.
We were so glad to see Ricky when he attended our “65th” Class Birthday party last August.
Ricky was one in a million and touched the hearts of so many. He was a true friend.
Our sincere condolences to the family from the Flintville Class of 1972 . Rest In Peace our friend. We are not saying goodbye forever but goodbye for now.
#42 Comment By Fred Ogle On April 26, 2020 @ 7:36 am
Kathy so sorry to hear this. Ricky was kind but competitive which I truly admired. Thought’s and prayers for you and the family.
#43 Comment By CharlotteFarmer On April 26, 2020 @ 8:38 am
Kathy i am so sorry to hear about Ricky. Just want you to know that you all are in my prayers as you go through this time. i will always remember that pretty smile he always had anytime i met him. You and he raised a beautiful family and i know he will watch over you all. We love you all.If i can help in any way please let me know. prayers
#44 Comment By DeLois O’Neal Thompson On April 26, 2020 @ 9:07 am
Kathy and family.
My deepest sympathy to the family. Ricky was a year younger in school, but he was a sweet guy. Ricky will always be you in your heart and mind.
#45 Comment By Cindy Gibson langford, Lisa Gibson McConihay and Frances Gibson On April 26, 2020 @ 9:07 am
Kathy praying for God’s comfort at this time-our hearts and prayers are with you
#46 Comment By Donna LaRue Smith On April 26, 2020 @ 11:29 am
Heaven gained a special Angel….
Kathy, my heart is saddened by your loss and my thoughts, love, and prayers are with you and your family. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.
Love You my Dear Friend
#47 Comment By James Berry On April 26, 2020 @ 1:01 pm
Kathy and family I’m sorry for your loss, I always considered Ricky a great friend
#48 Comment By Stan Hill On April 26, 2020 @ 5:57 pm
Kathy, sorry about your loss, Ricky was a great guy and a real friend , he will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you and your family.
#49 Comment By Patsy Summers Miller On April 26, 2020 @ 6:54 pm
So sorry to hear this prayers are with your family
#50 Comment By Patsy Summers Miller On April 26, 2020 @ 7:01 pm
Kathy so sorry to hear this prayers for you and your family.
#51 Comment By Donna Jo Smith Master On April 26, 2020 @ 10:34 pm
Kathy so sorry for your loss.you will be in my prayers. You are a very special person to me..
#52 Comment By Darlene Bailey On April 27, 2020 @ 7:43 am
Kathy, words cannot express how very sorry I am to hear about Ricky. I will always hold special memories of you both! God bless you and your family during this time.
#53 Comment By Sandy Seymour On April 27, 2020 @ 12:21 pm
Kathy and family. I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in this difficult time.
#54 Comment By Roscoe and Jana Bertus On April 27, 2020 @ 12:29 pm
Rhonda and the Shockley family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
#55 Comment By Hope Love Fleming On April 27, 2020 @ 4:42 pm
So very sorry Kathy. Your family was a good memory to me when I lived in Fayetteville. Especially Phil and Sheila and you 💙
#56 Comment By Kenny and Vicki Clark On April 27, 2020 @ 5:37 pm
To Mark and Rhonda-so sorry to hear about Ricky.You and your families are in our prayers.
#57 Comment By Rhonda Honey Wilbanks On April 27, 2020 @ 7:40 pm
So sorry to hear of the lost of such a kind hearted man. Every time I saw Ricky he wore a smile…..Kathy and family I wish there was something l could say or do to take your pain away…. I know he will be forever missed but I also know he will forever be in your memories and hearts…..
#58 Comment By Janie On April 27, 2020 @ 7:53 pm
Nikki and family so sorry for your loss may God hold you and keep you in the palms of his hands. My
Prayers are with you and your family.
#59 Comment By Gene and Rovena Wade On April 28, 2020 @ 9:17 am
Kathy and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
#60 Comment By RICK D. HALL On April 28, 2020 @ 3:17 pm
Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear of this sad news. Ricky was a great guy and a good friend. I will always remember him. Praying for you and your family.
#61 Comment By Joanne Sprunk. On April 28, 2020 @ 7:06 pm
Kathy, I was so very sad to read about the loss of your husband. May God bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers for healing and the Lords Grace. Love you my friend 💜
#62 Comment By Mike Clemons On April 29, 2020 @ 10:23 am
Kathy, I’m very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in this sad time.
#63 Comment By Roy and Shirley Butler On April 29, 2020 @ 6:07 pm
Kathy and family,
Roy and I are so sorry about the passing of Ricky. Prayers are with you all. Parks City Baptist will truly miss him.