Michael Eugene Ricketts
Michael Eugene Ricketts
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Michael Eugene Ricketts, 66, passed away, and was reunited with his wife, on December 31, 2025. He was born to the late Pete Ricketts and Peggy Stone on December 2, 1959 in Hohenwald, Tennessee.
He enjoyed fishing, knife collecting and watching western movies. Michael took immense pride in the man his son, Thomas, became and cherished the bond they shared.
In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by his wife, Alice Ricketts.
Michael is survived by his children, Thomas Ricketts, Cailean Ricketts, Christina Ricketts, Canzady Lee, and Stephanie Miller, and grandchildren, Lakelen Ricketts, Emryn Ricketts, Alexander Allerton, Marcello Molinari, Jada Jackson, Miracle Miller, and Amya Miller.
There are no services planned at this time.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Michael, or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.
2412 Georgetown Rd NW P.O. Box 5057, Cleveland, TN 37311
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