Richard Lynn “Ricky” John, 69, passed away Sunday morning, October 9, 2022 at the Community Hospice Warner Center in Fernandina Beach.
Ricky was born October 28, 1952, in Jacksonville, FL. He lived with his parents until the age of 13 at which time he moved to Sunland Training Center in Gainesville, FL, to receive specialized care for his disability. He moved to Amelia Island Care Facility forty years ago and most recently resided at Care Centers of Nassau in Fernandina Beach.
Ricky was predeceased by his parents, Dobbie Lee John, Sr., and Betty John; and is survived by his brother and sister in law, Dobbie John Jr and Jeanne John of St. Johns, FL and 2 nephews, Dobbie John III and Natalie of St Augustine,FL and Jeff John of Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Funeral services will be held at crypt-side 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, at Greenlawn Cemetery in Jacksonville where he will be entombed.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be made to Community Hospice & Palliative Care, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257 or online at www.communityhospice.com.