Ricky “Rick” Allen Hoskins, Sr., age 57, of Springville, Tenn., died Monday, February 23, 2015, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.
He was married August 13, 1976 to Mary Ann Kloppenborg Hoskins and she survives. He founded and formerly owned Volunteer Custom Carports & Garages and he was an accomplished builder. He was currently the Owner & Operator of Hidden Creek Resort in Springville, TN. He was a Member of Buchanan Masonic Lodge #772, and he enjoyed singing and was a member of the Hidden Creek Band. Rick Won several Bar B Q Cooking Competitions and always enjoyed helping with fund raisers in his community. He was a former breeder of Quarter Horses at Circle H.
He was born January 16, 1958 in McKenzie, TN to the late James Allen Hoskins and Nell Chandler Melton of Paris, TN.
Besides his wife and mother, He is also survived by his One Daughter, Nicole (Len) Hoskins Hardin of Dresden, Tenn; One Son, Ricky Allen Hoskins, Jr. of Springville, Tenn; One Sister, Fran (Jeff) Jolley of Palmersville, Tenn; One Brother, David (Amy) Hoskins of Springville, Tenn; Five Grandchildren, Lindsey Hardin, Natalie Norwood, Madyson Hoskins, Mason Hoskins, and Jake Hardin; And Several Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
Besides his father, he was also preceded in death by a Step-father, Jewel Melton; Son, Mark Anthony Hoskins; and Brother, John Hoskins.
Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St. Paris, Tenn., where the visitation will be from 4 – 7 pm Wednesday, February 25, 2015 with a Masonic Service at 7:00 pm to be led by Buchanan Masonic Lodge #772. Visitation will continue after 10 am Thursday, February 26, 2015 until the Funeral Service at 1:00 pm at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home Thursday, February 26, 2015.
Joe McClure will officiate. Pallbearers will be Timmy Hicks, Jeffrey Jolley, Paul Jolley, Adam Hoskins, Ryan Hoskins, and Lane Hoskins. Honorary Pallbearers will be The Hidden Creek Band Members: Jeff Finch, Bob Sumrok, and Brent Oatsvall.
Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Paris, Tenn.
Memorials may be made to: The Hoskins Family, c/o Ridgeway Funeral Home, P.O. Box 788, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, TN 38242.