Ricky Lee Slone
1966—2025

Ricky Lee Slone, age 58, of Lovely, passed away April 27, 2025, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia.

He was born May 11, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, to Glenn Archie Slone and the late Marsha Sue (Kirk) Slone. In addition to his mother, Ricky is preceded in death by his wife, Renee (Jewell) Slone; one brother, Victor Slone; paternal grandparents, Carlos and Ernestine Slone; maternal grandparents, Willie and Victoria Kirk; one uncle, Randy Slone; and one cousin, Tim Slone.

Survivors include his father, Glenn Archie Slone of Inez; one son, Nik (Kasandra) Slone of Lovely; and three grandchildren, Eli, Harper and Nolan Slone. He is also leaves behind a sister-in-law, Marlena Slone of Lovely; two nephews, Jarrod (Taylor) Slone and Cody (Micah) Slone, both of Inez; one uncle, Jerry Slone; one aunt, Anna “Belle” Slone; and one cousin, Randy Slone.

Ricky worked construction and was a coal miner. He enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was cooking over the grill or riding his four-wheeler, which he loved. He was also a big sports fan, but nothing was better than UK basketball.

Funeral services will take place Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Crum Funeral Home, Inez, with Lonnie Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Mountain Valley Memorial Garden in Inez, under the direction of Crum Funeral Home of Inez.