Mitchell Ryan Ricker, age 32 of Hot Springs, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 24, 2021. He is the son of Billy and Betty Shelton Ricker. Mitchell is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Charles E. Ricker Sr. and maternal grandparents, Harold and Mildred Shelton. He was a Madison High School graduate in 2006 and employed with Carolina Water Company.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, LeeAnn Sluder Ricker; son, Carter Ryan Ricker; sister, Emily Ricker (Anthony Reese); paternal grandmother Barbara Jean Ricker; aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins and many friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service with Rev. Randy Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 4-6 at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org