CENTERTOWN, Ky. — Richard “Ricky” Maddox, 78, of Centertown, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, at Chautauqua Health and Rehab in Owensboro, Kentucky. Ricky was born in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Elbert Crowe and Mary Kay Hill Maddox.
Ricky worked for Peabody Coal and was a member of UMWA. Ricky was an avid race fan and loved cars, trucks, and anything with wheels on it.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Edwin Maddox, and a son-in-law, James Via.
Survivors include his wife, Charlene Ford Maddox; a son, Kurt DeWayne Maddox (Heather); a daughter, Melody Denise Via; a brother, Kenny Maddox (Billie); a sister, Vale Rhea Maddox Durham; two grandchildren, Warren K. Maddox (Shannon) and Grace Maddox West (Mike); three great-grandchildren, Elle West, Brianne West, and Bradley West.
There will be a memorial service held for Ricky at a later date. Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com.