Ricky Owen Presnell, 62, of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
Born in Burke County, NC on June 22, 1960, he was the son of the late James Edward Presnell and Nancy Marie Presnell. Ricky enjoyed spending time in nature, including fishing in rivers or the ocean, taking trips in the fall to see the changing leaves, and deer hunting. He was a fan of the Carolina Panthers and listening to music, especially classic rock.
Ricky is survived by his beloved family, including his wife, Rebecca Gail Wilson Presnell; daughters, Tandra Corpening, Melinda Woody, and Alisha Deyton; sons, Ricky Shane Presnell and Jeremy Deyton; grandchildren, Dakotah, Damien, Dante, Tayla, Dominic, Riley, Jonathan, Journey, Tyler, Traytin, Teeairah, Malachi, and Dawna; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth J. and Dean Presnell; sisters; Brenda K. Huffman, Carolyn Townsend, and Rose Deyton; numerous nieces and nephews; and his best friend and canine companion, Rosie.
In addition to his parents, Ricky was preceded in death by his sisters, Janice Stamey and Teresa Presnell.
A celebration of Ricky’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, January 29, 2023 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home with Dean Presnell officiating. The family requests attendees to wear Carolina Panthers or camouflaged themed clothing.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I'm so sorry for the families loss ik all of u loved him and he will be missed, fly high Ricky
We love you and really going to miss you Brother. Your flying high now. Really appreciate you not judging anyone. Didn't matter what people say about people you didn't judge anyone. We are keeping your whole family in our prayers. If they need anything let us know .. Love Doug and Kim Hughes Family
Love you uncle Ricky you were one of the good ones
Uncle Rick I love you so much. Thank you for looking out for me. For never judging me. You will never know the impact you had in my life. You fed me when I was hunger. You road me around when I didn't have anywhere to stay. You where a good soul. Thank you for always being there for me. Rest easy in the arms of Jesus. I will never forget you
Uncle Ricky I love you so very much thank you for always looking out for me. You will never know the impact you had in my life. You never judge me you fed me when I was hunger. You road me around many times cause I didn't have know where to stay. Thank you for loving me. Rest easy now know you will be missed I love you big.
RIP Rick, you will be in my heart forever! You gave me our wonderful son and daughter, for that I will forever be grateful. We had some rough times but we had some awesome times as well. You were my first love, my true love you will always hold a special place in my heart. I love you! - Gay Deyton
So sorry for your loss. I’ll be praying for you and your family. This is a very hard time for all of you and I wish I could take the pain away. I know what it’s like again so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Nadine
Rip in peace Rick. So sorry for your family and friend's and there loss. You was such a great person. Gone way to soon. My God bless and be with your family and friend's during this time. Till we all meet again. Fly high Rick. You all are in my thought's and Prayer's. The Davidson's.
I love you daddy, I miss you so much already. I know you are in a better place. I just love you so much!!!!
I love you daddy, I miss you so much already. I know you are in a better place. I just love you so much!!!!