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Darryl Lewis Ricker, age 64, of Kelley Gap Road, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center.
Darryl retired from CE-Minerals after 36 years of service.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. His family stated, "Above all, he was a child of God and a devoted loving husband, father, and grandfather."
Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Debbie Ricker; a daughter, Christy Ricker; son, Eric Ricker; grandson, Caleb Franklin; granddaughter, Emily Ricker; great-grandson, Elijah Franklin; sister, Teresa Ricker; brother, Mark Ricker; brother-and-sister-in-law, Ronnie and Tammie Ball; brother-and-sister-in-law, Danny and Sherry Wilhoit; sister-in-law, Pam Rollins; brother-and-sister-in-law, Christopher and Kimberly Darnell; nephew, Heith Rollins; and stepfather-in-law, Carroll Woods.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Howard and Beulah Ricker; his parents, Norman and Louise Ricker; and a sister, Sherry Rollins.
Darryl would want everyone to follow the Roman's Road to Salvation and to be saved to reunite in Heaven.
The family will receive friends 4-7pm Monday, November 10, 2025 at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7pm in the Kiser-Rose Hill Chapel, officiated by Rev. Charlie Morgan.
Interment will be 1pm Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Ricker Family Cemetery at 4062 Kelley Gap Rd, Greeneville, TN 37743. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 12pm to go in procession to the cemetery.
Pallbearers are Corbin Arrowood, Caleb Franklin, Eddie Clabo, Eian Knight, Charlie Norton, Ronnie Ball, Christopher Darnell, and Heith Rollins.
Honorary Pallbearers include Freddie Ealey, Danny Wilhoit, Glen Gosnell, Danny Cutshaw, Danny Melton, and Dwayne Casteel.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the 2nd floor staff and nurses of Johnson City Medical Center.
Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com
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