Ricky Glen Hoskins, age 57, of Hermitage, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020, after battling cancer for the last year and a half. Ricky was born September 27, 1963, in Gallatin, Tennessee. He was the son of Lois Dean Mezo.
Ricky married his soulmate, Sharon Hoskins in 2013, she survives. Also surviving is daughter Heather Warner (Anthony); son Cody Hoskins; daughter Megan Hoskins; step-daughter Sarah Sirbos (Tom); step-son Sean Dann (Whitney); sister Paula McKoin (James); brother Kelly Mezo; Mother-in-law Mama May; granddaughters Heidi, Chloe; grandsons Elijah, Christian, Michael and Alexander; Lifetime friend Eric Durham; and multiple nieces & nephews.
Rick was raised and guided through life by Paul Mezo and his loving mother, Lois Mezo. Even though he wasn't his biological Dad, Paul was always known as his father from the time Rick was a toddler. Paul wasn't ever referred to as stepfather...he was always "Dad" to Rick.
Ricky provided a sense of ease and comfort to his loved ones and will be remembered for having unwavering love and extreme patience for his family, especially his children. Rick enjoyed turkey hunting, fishing, reading about history, and vacations at the beach. He enjoyed all that life had to offer and left a lasting impact on many. He will be fondly remembered.
A visitation for Ricky will be held Monday, October 19, 2020 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Hermitage Funeral Home, 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, Tennessee. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 12:00 PM, 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, Tennessee. A committal service will occur Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 1515 Pleasant Grove Rd, Westmoreland, Tennessee 37186.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HermitageFH.com for the Hoskins family.
