Mr. Louis “Buddy” Ricketts, 73, of Eva, Alabama, formerly of the Moore’s Mill community, passed away on Wednesday. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the United States Marine Corp and was a long-time dairy farmer.
He was preceded in death by his son, Louis “PeeWee” Ricketts Jr; His daughter-in-law, Rhonda Ricketts; HIs parents, W.T. & Laura Ricketts; His brothers: William Thomas Ricketts II, Roger Ricketts, Steve Ricketts, David Ricketts, and Danny Ricketts; His sister, Sherry Ricketts.
Surviving family members include his wife of almost 53 years, Carolyn Ricketts; His son, Mikie Ricketts and wife, Traci; His grandchildren: Shawn (Shelby) Ricketts, Emily (David) Knox, Parker Ricketts, Andrew Ricketts, Bryan Ricketts, Cory Ricketts, Dustin Ricketts, and Easton Ricketts; His great-grandchildren: Myiah Knox, Amelia Ricketts, Blaike Knox, and Anders Ricketts; His brother, Randy Ricketts; His sister, Barbara Johnson.
The family will receive friends beginning at 1:30pm on Sunday at Hazel Green Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 3pm at the funeral home with Bro. Steve Olney officiating. Burial will be in Golightly Cemetery.
Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
