Ricky Gene Stafford, 65, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015, at Centennial Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Ricky was born on April 27, 1950, in Carroll County, TN to the late Thelan Stafford and Atrice Purvis Stafford. He is also preceded in death by his beloved brother, Nicky Joe Stafford.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, December 18, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. at the Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Chapel with Rev. Dale Reasons officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 18, 2015, from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Ricky was an auto wholesaler.

Ricky is survived by his son, Trey (Jackie) Peterson of Clarksville, TN; two daughters, Jane Peterson (Sam) Holt and Elizabeth Stafford of Clarksville, TN; the mother of his children, Susan Stafford of Clarksville, TN; six grandchildren, Taylor, Bailey, Sydni, Millie, Emily, and Anna; sister-in-law, Diane Stafford; niece, Sandi Jo Roditis; nephew, Micky Stafford; great-niece, Ellie Roditis; and two great-nephews, Hunter Stafford and Stafford Roditis.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Set Free Ministry, 816 South 6th Street, Nashville, TN 37206.