Ricky Ray Carroll

Ricky Ray Carroll obituary, Lake City, TN

Ricky Ray Carroll

Ricky Carroll Obituary

Visit the Hatmaker Funeral Home - Rocky Top website to view the full obituary.

Ricky Ray Carroll, age 63, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on May 14, 2025 at his residence. Ricky was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on March 11, 1962 to the late Ray Carroll and Anna Powers Carroll. Ricky was of the Baptist Faith. He loved fishing and Nascar. Ricky is preceded in death by his parents. 

Survivors:

Brothers   Edward Carroll and wife Rebecca

                 David Carroll

                 Keith Chapman and Kim

Sister         June Beard

Nieces and Nephews   Khloe, Kianna, Keith Chapman Jr., James Carroll, Jacob Carroll

Great Nieces and Great Nephews Weston McGhee, Macy Carroll, Emma Rae Carroll, Grayson Carroll, and Kinzley Carroll


Services will be held at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Hatmaker Funeral Home - Rocky Top

503 South Main Street, Rocky Top, TN 37769

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