Richard Mitchell Gable III a proud veteran of the US Army SPC of Leesburg, FL joined our Lord and Savior on May 16, 2024. He was born on March 25, 1986. “Ricky” was born and raised in Toledo, OH. In 2006 he moved to central Florida where he has resided since. Growing up, Ricky was always active in sports. He was an avid wrestler, baseball player and football player. In 2013 Ricky joined the US Army where he served a year-long deployment in Africa in 2016/2017. During his deployment he received many achievements including Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Military Device.
Ricky is survived by his girlfriend Ashley; 3 children Daniel, Emma of Eustis, FL and Gunner of Leesburg, FL; parents Rick and Marianne of Lynnville, TN; sister Faith of Lynnville, TN; sister Jessica, nephew Logan and nieces Addyson and Memphis of Toledo, OH. Ricky was preceeded in death by his niece Olivia, Grandfather Jean LaPoint and grandparents Richard and Carolyn Gable.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 25th, 2024 11am – 1pm at Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home in Pulaski, TN, with service to follow immediately after.
He will be laid to rest at Lynnwood cemetery in Lynnville, TN.
Contributions to family can be made directly to Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory in Pulaski, TN.
Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for Richard Mitchell Gable III.
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