Samuel Richard “Ricky” Tharp
October 2, 1957 -January 18, 2024
Samuel Richard “Ricky” Tharp passed away Jan. 18th at the age of 66.
Ricky is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Robin Tharp. He loved her with his whole heart and everyone that he saw he told them about her. He is also survived by his sister Sharon (Henry) Hawkins, Father in law, Aulcie Colley and his mother and Father in law Joan and Bobby Pike. His brothers and sisters in law-Krissi Tharp, Scotty Colley and Jeremy and Kristi Brown.
Nieces and nephews- Amber Tharp, Aubryn (Patrick) Shivers, Kendyl (Peyton) Kent, Aubree “Pooh Bear” Brown and Jacob “Best Buddy” Brown. Great Nephews John Patrick and Blade Shivers.
Ricky was preceded in death by his father Floyd Tharp, his mother Beverly Tharp and his brother Randy Tharp.
Ricky was a kind and generous person with a very adventurous spirit. He fulfilled his dream to become a pilot in 1996 and just last year completed his first solo helicopter flight. Ricky was an entrepreneur with several business endeavors that lead him to many friends that he treasured, one of his longest friends Greg Butts was with him during most of his endeavors. He produced a hunting TV show called “Stepping Outdoors with Richard Tharp” with one of his good friends and camera man, Terry Sullivan.
Ricky loved to sit on his porch and look out at his pond and visit with friends and family. It was his favorite place to be. Ricky loved his family and if you ever met him or saw him out somewhere he would be quick to tell you about them. Better known as “RicRic” and “Best Buddy” he loved to spend time and make memories with his family. RicRic was proud of his “babies” and told them often. Ricky will be missed more than he could ever imagine.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Ricky’s family would love for you to send someone you love flowers and tell them just how much you love them and how proud you are on them. That’s the one thing Ricky always did.