Ricky Lynn Bicknell Obituary

The memory of Ricky Lynn Bicknell (Shelbyville, Tennessee), who passed away on April 16, 2025 at the age of 72, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Ricky Lynn departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Ricky Lynn. Though Ricky Lynn may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Dorris Bicknell and Jean Clark Parker Bicknell; and his brother William Thomas Bicknell. He is survived by: his wife Mary Bicknell of Shelbyville, TN; his children, Scarlett Bicknell of Shelbyville, TN and James Freeman of Unionville, TN; his brothers, Randy Bicknell of Murfreesboro, TN and Rex Bicknell (Kathy) of Lynchburg, TN; and his sister-in-law Wilma Johnson of Rittman, OH.. He is also survived by 2 stepchildren; 8 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 24th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Hilltop Church of the Nazarene (1007 Smith Chapel Rd, Shelbyville, TN 37160). A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 24th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Working Dogs for Vets @ http://www.workingdogsforvets.org, Friends & Animals of Lynchburg @ http://www.friendsofanimalslynchburgtn.org, Defenders of Freedom and Liberty @ http://www.dfltn.net, or Hilltop Church of the Nazarene by mail: 1007 Smith Chapel Rd. Shelbyville, TN 37160.