Mr. Richard J. Flippo, Sr. better known as Ricky, age 62, of Brilliant AL, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the Princeton Baptist Hospital in Birmingham. Ricky was a member of Faith Fellowship Church of Winfield, he attended Brilliant High School and the University of Alabama. Ricky earned his paramedic degree and served Winfield and the local communities for over 20 years. Ricky was owner/operator of “Rick’s Cleaning Service” for over 20 years. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and loyal friend.

Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Larkin Edward “Buck” and Viola Estes Flippo, sisters, Joann Sandlin and Kathy Franks, brothers, Charles Ray Flippo, Michael Flippo, and Edward Flippo. He is survived by his children, Ricky Flippo (Beth) of Brilliant, Kristy Ayers (Eddie) of Winfield, Dustin Flippo (Brandy) of Navarre Beach, FL, grandchildren Jenna Ayers, Carter Ayers, Abigail Ayers, and Aidan Flippo, a brother Danny Flippo (Brenda) of KS, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral service for Ricky will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020 from the Faith Fellowship Church in Winfield  with burial to follow in the Center Cemetery near Brilliant. Brother Harry Saylor will be the officiating minister. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. (service time) at the church. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Faith Fellowship Church building fund. Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Flippo family.