Ricky Allen Lanier

Ricky Allen Lanier, 46, from Chattanooga passed away in Decatur, TN on June 7, 2020. Ricky was a beloved partner, son, brother, uncle and friend. Being a father and papaw was his greatest joy. Ricky was loved by many, but especially by his family.
Ricky was preceded in death by his father Leonard Richard Lanier.
Ricky’s surviving family members were his fiancé Tabatha McFall, his mother Gail Sholts-Crane (Dennis), his brothers Joe Lanier (LaTesha), Shane Lanier and Eugene Lanier, sister Crystal Lanier-Cunningham (Tim), his children Micheal Hickerson (Tanika), Ashley Lanier-Ledford (Scott), Jacob Lanier, Kenny McFall and nephew James Lambardo who was more like a son to him, several grandchildren Amaya, Kayson, Kyza, Kaylie, Ahyden, Adelyn, Memphis and Brystol, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousin and friends.
There will be a small private service for family and close friends at Kings Point Baptist in Chattanooga, TN on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Ricky and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens has charge of these arrangements.