Ricky Gene Barron

Ricky Gene Barron, age 59, of Livingston, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Rockcastle Regional Hospital.

Ricky was born on February 8, 1963, in Lexington, KY, a son of the late William Harvey and Betty (Mason) Barron. He was united in holy matrimony to Virginia (Jones) Barron on October 1, 1981, and they enjoyed 40 years together prior to her passing in 2022. He was of the Pentecostal faith, and enjoyed spending his free time outdoors – hunting, fishing, and hiking.

Those left to celebrate his life are his daughter: Kerri Abrams of Livingston, KY; his son: Rick Austin Barron of Livingston, KY; two grandchildren: Alex and Kaylea Abrams; a brother: Billy Barron & Janice of Beaver Dam, KY; two sisters: Joann Meadows of Hartford, KY, and Janey Ashby & Earl of Beaver Dam, KY; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Virginia (Jones) Barron; and a brother: Charles Eddie Barron.

Visitation for Ricky  will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 6pm to 9pm at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals. A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals at 2pm, with Allen Hensley officiating. Burial will follow in the Ottawa Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Colby Howard, Tristin Wallace, Bobby Ashby, William Moore, and Chiania Ashby.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.marvineowensfuneralhome.com.