Ricky Lee Viles

Ricky Lee Viles obituary

Ricky Lee Viles

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Ricky Viles Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, Inc. - Clinton on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Ricky Lee Viles, 69, passed away on November 14, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was Born on June 12, 1956, in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late James Mack Viles and Willma Smith Viles. He was a graduate of Clinton High School and loved Vols sports.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Willma Viles, and his brothers, James Viles, Mark Viles, Neal Viles, and Larry Viles.

Ricky is survived by his brother, Tim Viles as well as many other relatives and friends.

Graveside Service: Friday, November 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM, Woodhaven Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens.

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