William Ritenour “Ricky” Hough Jr., 73, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Winchester Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held for Ricky at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 W Main St. Front Royal, Virginia with Sammy Campbell officiating. Family and friends are welcome to visit one hour prior to the service. Following all services the burial will take place at Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Ricky was born on March 21, 1948 in Berryville, Virginia to the late Jackie Longerbeam Hough and William “Bill” Hough Sr. Also preceding him in death is his daughter, Billie Jo Hough.
Ricky never knew a stranger, he was known by many in and around Front Royal. He worked over 30 years at Riverton Corporation then ended his career as a maintenance technician at Randolph- Macon Academy. His true love was being a member of the Shenandoah Shores Volunteer Fire Department for 34 years serving as Lieutenant, Chief Engineer and the board. He never missed a bingo night and always loved the people who attended.
Surviving Ricky is his loving wife of 52 years, Joann Deavers Hough; his daughters, Lori Mills and Wanda Ratchford (Harry Ratchford Jr.); his brother, Michael Hough Sr. (Tonya Hough); his sisters, Susan Jones and Pat Hough; his grandchildren, Ericka Mills and Morgan Mills; his great grandchild, Brayden Barr; and numerous extended family members.
Ricky was a devout member of the Shenandoah Shores Volunteer Fire Department and was a former member of the Happy Creek United Methodist Church.
Pallbearers will be Mike Feaster, Wayne Settle, Larry Settle, Pat Spangler, Wyatt Strickland, and Billy Sudduth.
Honorary Pallbearers are the current members of the Shenandoah Shores Volunteer Fire Department.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Shenandoah Shores Volunteer Fire Department, 533 Mountain View Dr. Front Royal, Virginia, 22630.
I work with Wanda and we recently talked about her Dad. As I told her that my father had passed away less than two weeks ago. She was very close to her Dad and he sounded like a very good man. My heart goes out to the family and they will all be in my prayers. God has him now and he is in good hands.
Joann and Lori so sorry to hear about your husband and dad. He was a great gentleman. He will be miss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Remember KMART
Wanda, his daughter, is my coworker. Her dad sounds like a wonderful man and father. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Sending prayers to all of the family.
Joann and Lori I am so sorry to hear of your husband and dad. I know it is a sad thing but he is in a happy place. My thoughts and prayers will be wth you and your family.