Rickey Lynn Macklin – 61 of Maynardville, former owner of Macklin Roofing & Towing, born June 11, 1961 passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in Corryton. He loved Harley Davidson and muscle cars. Rickey always made everyone laugh and was especially thoughtful, giving and selfless.

He is preceded in death by wife, Connie (Smith) Macklin; parents, Harvey and Donna (Hucklebee) Macklin; sister, Rhonda; and former long-time partner, Betty Jo. Rickey is survived by his loving dogs, Spanky and Molly and cat, Ms. Kitty; sister, Connie (Jess) Rogers; stepchildren, Steve, Clell and Angie; nieces, Bridget (Charles), Krystal (Dan) and Charissa; one great nephew; five great nieces; best friend, Mike Terry, brother from another mother; and many more close family and friends.

The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 12, 2023 in the Trinity Funeral Home Chapel. The service to follow with Reverend Wade Brantley officiating. Family and friends will meet 12:45 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2023 to proceed to Snodderly Cemetery for a 2:00 p.m. graveside. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Rickey Macklin. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net