Rickey Ring Obituary

Rickey "Hillbilly" Ring

Nov 24, 1964 - Jan 1, 2025

Crystal Rock

Rickey "Hillbilly" Ring, 60, of Crystal Rock, lost a short battle with gall bladder cancer in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

He was born November 24, 1964, in Sandusky to Arnold and Melba Ring. He enjoyed his younger years visiting family in their hometown of Coeburn, Virginia. On May 3, 1986, Rickey married the love of his life and his high school sweetheart, Tracey (Gibson) Ring. Together they made three beautiful children, who in turn, gave them eight beautiful grandchildren. His wife, kids, and grandchildren were Rickey's entire world.

Rickey loved his chickens and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family; he also had a passion for his old hot rods and enjoyed spending time in the garage working with his son, Matthew, and his nephew, Josh. He also enjoyed teaching his daughters, Amber and Kara, to do things that most people don't know; they can basically rebuild your car for you if needed. Rickey enjoyed spending time at the drag strip watching his nephew, "J-Bird" race; he even got to take a cross-country trip to watch him race in Las Vegas for the NHRA World Championship. Rickey was employed at IAC, Huron, for over 20 years. He made many lifelong friends while working there. He was very opinionated and was not afraid to express it; he certainly would do or say something to tick just about anybody off, but then, in the same breath, he would turn right around and offer the shirt off his back to those same people if they needed it. He had an image as bullheaded, but he also had a heart of gold, and those who knew him know exactly what I'm saying.

He is survived by his wife, of 38 years, Tracey Ring; son, Matthew (Ashley) Ring; daughters, Amber (Cody) Haggermaker and Kara (Logan Orozco) Ring; grandchildren, Elijah Dugger, Miranda Martin, Ambryella Haggermaker, Aubrey Ring, Logan Haggermaker, Colton Ring, Bryson Ring, and Lyla Haggermaker; sisters, Shelva Mullins, Sherry Bender, Sharon (Gary) Hatfield and Elizabeth (Ray) Myers; sisters-in-law, Bessie Ring, Patsy Ring and Jackie (Brent) Brandal; brother-in-law, Chris Gibson; father-in-law, Paul Gibson; and multiple nieces and other family members and friends.

Rickey was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Melba Ring; brothers, James and Darrell Ring; brother-in-law, Eddie Millins; nephew, Chris Gibson Jr.; and great niece, Ava Grace Collins. Two very special ladies preceded Rickey in death, his mother-in-law, Freddie Gibson; and his brother Darrell's mother-in-law, Daisy Gibbs. Rickey lost his mother to cancer at the young age of eight, and later in life Freddie and Daisy both served a role as mother-like figures to Rickey, and they had a great impact on his life. Many other family members, along with those aforementioned, were waiting to welcome Rickey into his heavenly home, but the reunion with his mother, who he had not seen since he was eight years old, must have been oh-so glorious!! It's a good thing that she is there with them, because somebody will have to keep those three Ring boys who were just reunited in line!!

Friends may call from 12 noon until the time of services at 1 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2025, at Ransom Funeral and Cremation Service, 610 S. Washington St., Castalia. Matthew Ring will officiate. Burial will be at Sand Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.

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