Fred Ricketson Obituary
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He was preceded in death by his mother Mina Feldman Ricketson, grandmother's Lona Mae Ricketson, Gladys Byrns and a brother Robert Lee Ricketson.
Survivors include
His wife of 23 years Katrina Barnett Ricketson of Sturgis
Son Myron Ricketson (Calli) of Henderson, KY
Daughter Tamara Barnett (Allen) of Sturgis, KY
Son Christian Ricketson (Allysa) 0f Henderson, KY
Daughter Madison Barnett (Micah) of Sturgis, KY
Father Thomas Ricketson (Deana) of Sturgis, KY
Siblings Alicia Halterman (Jason) of Morganfield, KY
Nancy Ricketson of Sturgis, KY
Carol Shelton (Brian) of Sturgis, KY
David Buchanan (Phyllis) of Corydon, KY
Joey Buchanan (Delisa) of Corydon, KY
Brother Daniel Corbett (Hailey) of Morganfield, KY
A host of Nieces & Nephews
6 – Grandchildren
Funeral will be 12PM on Monday 9/22/2025 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis, KY. Bro. Billy Mckendree will officiate. Visitation will be 10AM- 12PM on Monday. Burial will be in Sullivan Community Cemetery, in Sullivan, KY
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