Ricky was born on June 3, 1955, to the late Mr. Robert and Doris Harper.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his two daughters, Angela (Kyle) Baron and Valerie (Matthew) Harper; his three grand-children, Justin Mulkey, Alexis Harper, and Caleb Davis; his brothers, Jeff (Brenda) and Bobby Harper; his niece, Lauren Harper; his uncle, Russell Harper; several cousins also survive.
A Celebration of Life Service for Ricky will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at three o'clock in the afternoon in the chapel of Owen Funeral Home with Pastor Sanford Lawrence officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Richard's honor to the Etowah Valley Humane Society.
Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to leave fond memories of Ricky, as well as expressions of sympathy and condolences for his family and loved ones.
Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville, Georgia, 30120, is honored to serve Ricky's family during this most difficult of times.