Funeral services for Ricky Shirey, age 55, of Chandler Springs will be held on Tuesday February 11, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland with Rev. Brian Camp officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Poplar Springs Cemetery.
Mr. Shirey passed away on Saturday February 8, 2025 at his residence. He was an Alabama native, had worked as Forman for Utility Line Construction Service’s and had been with the company for over 35 years. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid Alabama fan.
He is survived by his sister; Debbie Hallman (Tommy) of Coleta Valley, three brothers; Robert Shirey (Camron) of Coleta Valley, Roger Shirey (Trish) of Ashland, and Alvin Shirey (Shelly) of Chandler Springs, two step sons; Justin Burnette of Chandler Springs and Josh Thornton of Fayetteville, and five grandkids; Emma Burnette, Ella Burnette, Cooper Thornton, Easton Burnette and Reagan Burnette.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Leonard “Buck” Shirey, and Sara Moore Shirey.
Pallbearers will be Nic Shirey, Alex Shirey, Brian Dover, Michael Walters, Noah Dover, and Brody Dover.
The family will receive friends at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland on Monday February 10, 2025 from 5:30 until 8:00 P.M. and until service time on Tuesday
