Ricky was preceded in death by his grandparents, Samuel Wesley and Edna (“Peggy”) Barnhill Holden, Leo and Edna Jones; his stepfather, William (“Bill”) Cordrey; and sister Toni Lei Cheney.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Bell Cordrey; siblings Lisa Ann Mangum (Joe), Heath Holden (Michelle), LaMonica Mergel (Cameron) and Chandra Hamel (Scott); children Brianne Holden Hastings (Brian), Carleton Holden, Hanna Holden and Hunter Holden; nephews Cory Brown and Harrison Hopkins; nieces Tara Mangum, Stephanie Simonson, Erin and Isabella Holden; and his heartstring grandson “Charlie Blue Eyes” Hastings.
Ricky was a lover of surfing, hunting, fishing and rock ‘n’ roll. He was a hard worker, a cherished friend and loved with his whole heart. He will be greatly missed.
A Ricky Holden Memorial Reef will be created to honor his love of the ocean. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Ricky Holden Memorial Reef Fund at First Citizens Bank.
Funeral services will be held at Southport Baptist Church on Saturday, February 11, at 2 p.m. Visitation will be an hour before the service.
There will be a Celebration of Ricky’s Life following the service at Marker 614 on West West Street (across from Southport Marina) from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport.
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