Richard Bradley "Ricky" Shifflett

Richard Bradley "Ricky" Shifflett obituary, Ruckersville, VA

Richard Bradley "Ricky" Shifflett

Richard Shifflett Obituary

Published by Daily Progress from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2010.
Richard "Ricky" Bradley Shifflett

Richard "Ricky" Bradley Shifflett, 59, of Stanardsville passed away on Friday, April 16, 2010, at his home.

Ricky was born on October 5, 1950, in Charlottesville, the son of Doris Powell Shifflett and the late Russell M. Shifflett.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Myrtlene Mouberry Shifflett; and two step-grandchildren, Carl Goodwin and Daniel Shifflett.

He is survived by a daughter, Cassie Goodwin and her husband, Greg, of Stanardsville; two step daughters, Tammy Shifflett and her husband, T.H., of Ruckersville and Sandra Morris of Earlysville; one brother, Frank Shifflett and his wife, Glenna, of Stanardsville; three sisters, Kathleen Collier of Stanardsville, Joyce Estes and her husband, Billy, of Earlysville, Wanda Hedges and her husband, Kevin of Stanardsville; two grandchildren, Miranda Shifflett and Jake Goodwin; four step grandchildren, Richard Goodwin, Tonya Sanders, Jesse Morris and Amy Shifflett; two step great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and a devoted pet, "Teddy."

He was a tool and dye machinist at Siemens for 28 years.

Ricky was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a loyal friend.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at the Ryan Funeral Home with Glenn Shifflett officiating. Interment will follow at the family cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2010 at the Ryan Funeral Home.

Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.

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sammy knight

April 20, 2010

My son, Christopher and I will miss seeing Ricky around Stanardsville. He was a great friend and I will miss talking to him.

April 19, 2010

Wanda, I'm so sorry to learn about your brother. May his memories stay with you a lifetime!

Joyce Chewning, Lovingston, Virginia

April 19, 2010

My thoughts and prayers of sympathy are with you,God Bless you.Ramona Eddins

Sandy Mawyer

April 19, 2010

Wanda, and family.
My heart goes out to you and your family during this sad time. May your memories console you during this difficult time. Your friend,

Alan Breeden

April 19, 2010

Franklin & Joyce & Family,

I share in your grief. Ricky was always as nice as anyone could be. I can recall his wonderful smile. My thoughts are with you.

Alan Breeden
Columbus, NC

Peggy Courtney

April 18, 2010

To the Shifflett family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers in your time of grief.

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