Ricky Earl Keele was born August 17, 1960 in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of the late Cletis Earl and Katie Lee Hurley Keele.
Ricky worked as a deck hand for ACBL. He enjoyed reading, hunting, fishing, and shooting pool. Ricky loved spending time with his family. Ricky enjoyed walking the creeks hunting arrowheads or just cruising the backroads. He was a member of Thee Church in the Nixon Community.
Ricky departed this life on June 27, 2023 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 62 years, 10 months, and 10 days.
He is survived by his sister, Patsy Keele; brother, Jeffrey Keele both of Savannah, Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews that he dearly loved.
In addition to his parents, Ricky was preceded in death by his twin brother, Nicky Keele; nephew, Felix Melson; and grandparents, John and Nancy Keele.