Ricky Earnest Riedout, 75, of Florence, passed away December 11, 2023. Ricky had a thirty-year career as a Florence Firefighter and E.M.T; he retired as a Lieutenant in 2005. Ricky loved working for the fire department, and helping people. He loved deer hunting and the Crimson Tide.
The family will have a private service at a later date.
Ricky was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Riedout; and mother, Helen Riedout Wilson.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Teresa Horton Riedout; son, Shawn Riedout; cousin, Sherry Wagner; and his pets, Dixie and Gigi.
Special thanks to Dr. Ralph L. Aquadro, Jr., Dr. William H. Heaton, Dr. Edsel P. Holden, II, Gentiva Hospice, Chaplain Gary Lovett, all the nurses, especially Nina and all the bath aides.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to any animal shelters or any organization of your choice.
