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Ricky Lynn Smallen Sr.
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Ricky Smallen Sr. Obituary
Ricky Lynn Smallen Sr., of Loudon, passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2025. He had a passion for motorcycles and treasured every moment spent with his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie R. Clark Sr.; mother, Evelyn L. Clark; grandparents, Harvey and Sarah Smallen and Sam and Mattie Clark; and stepbrothers, David Clark and Eddie Clark Jr.
Ricky is survived by his children, Ricky Smallen Jr. (Skyler) and Johnny Smallen (Star); grandchildren, Maizlynn, Leah, Waylon, and Delilah; siblings, Mike Smallen (Tina), Cindy Brewer (Swan), Denene Tunkel (Mike), Vikki Kelley (Ken), and Maliah Lankford (Tim); and his girlfriend, Lola. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished friends, including Donnie "Blacky" Miller, Crystal Hopping (Sean), Aurora Bryant, and Missy Roberts.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to help with funeral expenses.
The family will receive friends on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 4:00–6:00 PM at Loudon Funeral Home, with a graveside service to follow at Corinth Cemetery.
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2048 Mulberry St, Loudon, TN 37774
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