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Ricky Scarbrough Obituary
Ricky Scarbrough, 62, of Eau Claire passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, Mich.
A celebration of life service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph, with the Rev. Scott Saylor and the Rev. Richard Kiser officiating. Burial will follow in Millburg Cemetery in Benton Harbor. Friends may visit with the family beginning at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ricky's name may be made to New Day Church in Watervliet or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Those wishing to sign Ricky's memory book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Ricky was born June 14, 1963, in Hayti, Mo., to Roy and Linda Scarbrough. After moving to Benton Harbor, he graduated from Benton Harbor High School, Class of 1981. Growing up, he helped his parents at the family business-Millburg Red & White Feed Store in Millburg which they operated for 44 years.
Ricky also devoted his life to public safety as a firefighter, five years with the City of Benton Harbor and 25 years with Benton Township Fire Department, from where he retired. After retirement, he and his mother operated their family cattle farms in Eau Claire.
Ricky was a member of New Day Church in Watervliet where he played the guitar for Sunday services and the Berrien County Riders, participating in many rides on his cherished Harley. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Ricky is survived by his mother, Linda Scarbrough; aunts and uncles: Jim (Nancy) Tipton, Bonnie Blakeman, Johnie Tipton, Diane McDonald, Rita (John Allen) Leachman; and numerous cousins and extended family members including his special cousin, Bradley Blakemen.
Ricky was preceded in death by his father, Roy, on July 9, 2016 and his uncle Skip Tipton.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ricky Scarbrough
Carrie Weller
August 24, 2025
Linda we are so sorry for your loss. Ricky was a great guy and we considered him a good friend. We have had lots of fun over the years with your family. We have so many happy memories of time spent together at cookouts ,motorcycle trips and BC Rider club events to name a few. We will miss his always smiling face!!! RIP friend!! Sending you hugs and love Linda. Donnie and Carrie W.
Elizabeth
August 23, 2025
We love you Ricky. You have a heart of gold. Godspeed
Linda Blackston
August 23, 2025
Such a sweat guy, loved watching him play guitar Sunday mornings at church. He will be truly missed but seated with our Heavenly Father now forever. RIP. Your sister in Christ, Linda Blackston and Alex James.
Mike Scheffler
August 22, 2025
Linda, my deepest sympathies. Words cannot express my fee regrets. Rick was always a hard worker and an accommodating friend. My heart is saddened for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Ted and Jo Ann Tees
August 22, 2025
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Send our sincere condolences.
Ken Doroh
August 22, 2025
Linda
Very sorry for your loss of Rick.
I Worked alongside him at Benton Township Fire always gave it his all.
He enjoyed the Farm life and store dedicated a lot of time there.
What ever was going on I´m sure there is no more pain and suffering.
God bless you in these times I´m a ways away from area not going to be able to attend.
Prayers are with you.
Ken Doroh
Deborah Paxson Burrell
August 22, 2025
RIP Ricky ! What a Great Guy & Classmate !
Glenn Bizer
August 22, 2025
Great times at BHHS band. R.I.P.
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