Ricky Gene Matlock

December 31, 1961 - March 4, 2021

WOODBRIDGE – Ricky Gene Matlock, 59, passed away March 4, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 31, 1961, the son of Mary Sue (Battles) Matlock and Aubrey Gene Matlock. Ricky graduated from McNairy Central High School class of 1980 and went on to serve proudly in the U.S. Marine Corp and Navy for 20 years. During his time in the military, Ricky traveled the world and made many close friends. With his fun-loving personality and loyalty to his friends and family, Ricky was always a bright light to all in even the worst of times. After retiring from the Navy, Ricky worked as a government contractor, but his passions in life were spending his time with his family and riding his motorcycle. Ricky is survived by his sons Christian, Caleb, and Isaac Matlock, his daughter Aislinn Matlock, granddaughters Elizabeth and Makenna Matlock, and expected grandson August Amaya Matlock. He is also remembered by his siblings Tina Hardin and Wendy Jackson, and many other family members.