Rickey Hugh Edmond, 59, formerly of Russellville, died Friday, May 1, 2015, at his home.
He was born on May 12, 1955, in Haleyville. He graduated from Russellville High School in 1974. Rickey also graduated from Northwest Shoals and Athens State College with a degree in physical education for handicapped children. He also received a degree in administration from Alabama A&M.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Vernell Threadgill Edmond; sister, Sheila Ann Edmond; and grandparents, Crockett and Nancy Jane Threadgill and Robert and Jewel Edmond.
Survivors are his wife, Rita, of 33 years; father, John H. Edmond; sister, Shirley (Thomas) Howard; special nephews, Lance and Michael (Sharon) Howard; special niece, Johnna (Mike) Morrow; great-nieces, Katie Howard and Jessica and Jodie Morrow; great-nephew, Ethan Howard; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and special friends from Huntsville are Ron and Sherry Slaughter.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
