Charles Stanley Ricketts, 83, of Killen died Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his residence.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 12-2 PM at Killen Methodist Church. Funeral services will follow at 2 PM at the church with Bro. Bryan McIntyre and Brian Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens. Elkins Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Mr. Ricketts was a 1958 graduate of Sheffield High School. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He retired from Reynolds as an Inspection Forman. He was a member of Killen Methodist Church.

Mr. Ricketts is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Norma Jean Adomyetz Ricketts; sons, Tony Ricketts (Angela) and Michael Ricketts (Teresa); siblings, Sandra Barnett, Don Ricketts (Linda), and Larry Ricketts; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Kenny Adomyetz, Ben Adomyetz, Chris Hannah, Hayden Hannah, Ray Eady, and John Riddle.

Special thanks to Glenda Welborn for her outstanding care and Southern Care Hospice nurses and staff.

Memorials may be made to the Food Ministry at Killen Methodist Church.

You are invited to leave condolences at www.elkinsfuneralhome.com.