Mr. Ricky Dean Chavis, age 58, of Red Springs, North Carolina, was born on January 1, 1968, to Oscar Lee Chavis and the late Lillian Marie Henderson Chavis in Scotland County, North Carolina. He departed this life to eternal rest on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Ricky leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 33 years and his childhood sweetheart since the third grade, Jacqueline Hunt Chavis of the home; one son, Joshua O'Bryant Chavis of Red Springs, North Carolina; one daughter, Colleen Marie Chavis of Red Springs, North Carolina; one great-nephew, Jalen Deon McGirt of Red Springs, North Carolina, who was raised as Ricky and Jacqueline's son; two grandchildren, Kaiden O'Bryant Chavis and Josiah James Ray; one brother, Michael Anthony Chavis of Red Springs, North Carolina; two sisters, Shunna Marie Chavis of Red Springs, North Carolina, and Tracie Lynn Chavis of Charleston, South Carolina; special friends, Hoke County High School Class of 1986; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Ricky was a Hoke County High School graduate, Class of 1986. He was inducted into the Hoke County High School Athletic Hall of Fame in June of 2020. Ricky enjoyed football, basketball, and baseball. His favorite teams were the Duke Blue Devils, Dallas Cowboys, and Atlanta Braves. He also enjoyed coaching youth basketball.

Ricky was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Josh and Colleen spent many memorable times with him fishing and hunting, sharing in the passions he enjoyed.

His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He was a loving and devoted grandfather who cherished the time he spent with Kaiden and Josiah and enjoyed watching them grow.

Ricky was a member of South Hoke Baptist Church. He was self-employed; owner and operator of Ricky Chavis Trucking Company. He took pride in providing for and spending time with his family.

Ricky will be remembered for the love he had for his family, his passion for sports, and his enjoyment of fishing and hunting. The memories he made with his wife, children, grandchildren, family, and friends will forever remain in their hearts. Though he has departed this life, the love he shared and the memories he leaves behind will continue to live on through all who knew and loved him.