Richard William "Ricky" Aspinwall II

Richard "Ricky" William Aspinwall, II, loving husband, devoted girl dad, cherished son and beloved coach and teacher, passed away a hero on September 4, 2024.
Born on June 15, 1985, in Riverdale, GA, to loving parents Richard Aspinwall and Maria Rodgers. Growing up Ricky enjoyed playing and watching football, especially his beloved Dallas Cowboys and Texas Longhorns (hook 'em!).
Ricky graduated from Rome High School in 2003 and went on to Valdosta State University where he majored in accounting. In Valdosta Ricky quickly became the life of the party and made lifelong friends who cherished their time with him. He was known for his dance moves and singing, his impressive eating habits and, most importantly, his ability to make everyone know they had a friend in Ricky. This is where he also met the love of his life, Shayna Jacobson Aspinwall.
Ricky was so proud to be Coach "A" to many. He loved his students and players. He will forever be remembered for his dedication to education, earning his master's degree and then specialist degree (Ed.S). Ricky not only created a fun classroom for his students, he was exemplary as a football coach throughout his time at Haralson County High School, Mountain View High School and Apalachee High School. It was more than football to him; it was about creating a positive sense of community and being a role model for the kids. He left a lasting impression on his students and players throughout the years.
His pride and joy was his family. He was a devoted husband to Shayna, who he met in 2008 and married in 2016, and a loving dad to his two little girls, Addison and Emery. He was the ultimate girl dad and would do anything for his girls, including playing Barbies, building pirate ships, playing rocketship and braiding their hair.
In his spare time, he loved working on home projects, going to Braves games, capturing every NFL draft pick on an Excel spreadsheet, golfing and spending time with his friends.
Ricky is survived by his wife, Shayna, their beautiful daughters Addison and Emery, and faithful companion, the family dog Sadie, as well as his parents, Richard (Rita) Aspinwall and Maria Durrance (John) Rodgers. He was dedicated to the lives of his extended family, including his sister Ansleigh Aspinwall, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jake and Lisa Jacobson, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Shawn and Kevin Zinke, grandparents-in-law, Liz and Ade Nielsen and Terry and Jake Jacobson, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bryan and Leigh Anne Jacobson, and nephews Kellen and Aiden; along with a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services for Ricky will be held privately. The public is invited to share memories and Celebrate the Life of Ricky on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Flowery Branch High School Football Stadium.
Ricky's unwavering love and loyalty will forever resonate in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for the light he brought into the lives of all who knew him. May he rest in peace. (Hell yeah!)
On-line condolences may be expressed at www.crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements entrusted to Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory, 201 Morningside Dr., Buford, GA, 770-945-9999.