Mr. Ricky Paul Risner was born January 15, 1959, in Savannah, TN the son of the late Carl and Christine Newburn Risner. He worked as a press operator for Murray Ohio. He will be fondly remembered as an avid outdoorsman that loved anything outdoors but especially camping and fishing. He loved Tennessee and was a hard worker that could fix anything! Mr. Risner departed this life on February 5, 2022, in Columbia, Tennessee at the age of 63 Years and 21 Days.
He is survived by his life partner of more than forty years, Elaine Williams of Lawrenceburg, TN; children Michelle Gallaher (Ashley) of Lawrenceburg, TN; Timmy Williams (Sheila) of Ethridge, TN; sister Janey Brewer (David) and brother Roger Lynn Risner (Hope) both of Collinwood, TN; Mr. Risner is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and a special niece, Natashia Boyer of Springfield, TN.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Risner was preceded in death by two brothers, Carvel Risner, Carlton Dwight Risner;
Visitation will be held on Monday February 7, 2022, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Tuesday February 8, 2022, from 1:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM all at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Collinwood.
Services will be held on Tuesday February 8, 2022, at 3:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors, Collinwood, with Greg Eaton officiating. Burial will follow in the Copeland Cemetery at Collinwood with Shackelford Funeral Directors Assisting.
In lieu of flowers donations made to Wayne County Bank