Ricky

Laney

Ricky C. Laney age 48 died Tuesday, June 15 at Parkview Healthcare, Ft. Wayne.

He was born in Fort Polk, Lousiana, on July 13, 1972 son of the late James "June" and Earline (Jowers) Laney Jr.  On February 17, 1996 he married Nicole Carpenter, who survives.  He was a US Navy veteran and attended Antwerp Community Church.  He enjoyed doing woodworking and camping, but his love was his family.

He is also survived by his children, Allison (Alex) Maag, Ft. Jennings, Courtnie (Jordon) Gudakunst, Grover Hill, Brandon Laney and Dylan Laney both of Paulding; grandchildren:  Wyatt Maag, Briella, Emmalynn and Tatum Gudakunst; and siblings, Carl Laney, Defiance, Michael (Kathy) Laney, Hicksville, and Starla (Tim) Fabela, Oak Grove Missouri.

He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Angela, Tony and Jack Laney.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding.  He will be laid to rest in Forest Home Cemetery, Hicksville with military graveside rites.

Visitation will be 4 – 8 PM Monday, June 21 at Den Herder Funeral Home.  There will also be visitation on Tuesday from 10 AM until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations made to RAW (Returning American Warriors).