Ricky L. Shirley, 68, of Carrollton, Mississippi, died Saturday, March 9, 2024, peacefully at his residence. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Old Union Church of Christ Cemetery in Carroll County, Mississippi, with Calvin Hunt presiding.

Mr. Shirley was born September 4, 1955, to the late Ocie "Peter" Shirley and Frances Welch Shirley. He engaged in a lengthy career as a truck driver and retired after 15 years of employment with Carroll County. Mr. Shirley was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was a well-versed handyman, able to repair most anything and create innovative gadgets.

He is survived by his wife, Carrie Shirley of Carrollton, MS; a son, Timothy Shirley of Morton, MS; stepchildren, Wes Hunt (Brandi) of Carrollton, MS, and Betsy Parrish of Booneville, MS; step grandchildren, Graydon Hunt; Eric Kendrick; Christopher Kendrick (Kelsey); Kevin Kendrick (Brittany), and Kimberly Shumaker (Josh); and 12 step great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Josh Shumaker, Graydon Hunt, Wes Hunt, Kevin Kendrick, Calvin Hunt, and Ryan Montgomery.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Old Union Church of Christ Cemetery, 916 County Road 310; Carrollton, Mississippi 38917.

Williams & Lord Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.