Keith Ricker

Keith Brian Ricker "Big Vol Daddy" age 57, of Greeneville passed away Friday, November 22,2024 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Keith was a devoted Tennessee Vols and Greene Devils Football Fan. He loved football as well as spending time with his daughter Kayla and other family.

He is survived by one daughter, Kayla Ricker, one son Kevin Herring, and one stepdaughter, Jackie Darnell. One brother, Todd Ricker. Stepmom Joyce Ricker, stepdad, Don Chaffin. Special aunt, Debbie Price, Donna Hicks, Judy Helton and Janice McClanahan. Special cousins, Tony Lane who was Keith's caregiver as much as time would allow, Melissa and Jane Lane, Jason Gray, Chris Gray, Cindy Bledsoe, Vicki Wilson, as well as other cousins. Special friends Tony (Terry) Colegrove, John Dennis and Eric Pensky.

He is preceded in death by his dad, Sammy Ricker. Mom Nancy Chaffin. Aunts, JoAnne Lane and Jeanie Wills. Uncle Eddie Helton.

The family will receive friends Friday from 12-2 and 4-6 pm at Jeffers Funeral Service Downtown. The funeral will follow at 6 pm in the funeral home chapel with Preacher Larry McElroy officiating. The graveside service will be held Saturday at 2 pm in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tony Colegrove, Justin Kidwell, Chris Gray, John Dennis, Jason Lawhorn and Tony Lane. Family and friends are requested to meet at 1 pm Saturday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Thoughts and memories may be shared with the family at www.jeffersmortuary.com