Richard Keith Radford

Richard "Ricky" Keith Radford, 73, passed from this life at 7:25 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2024, with his wife by his side, at his home in Shelbyville, IN.

He was born May 6, 1951 in Franklin, IN  to Elmer Jr. and Lucy May (Sapp) Radford.

He married the love of his life, Ellen (West) Radford on January 1, 2000 in Edinburgh, IN and she survives.

Ricky was known for his outstanding personality and he enjoyed conversation and he never met a stranger.  He worked at Arvin Meritor in Franklin, IN for 35 years.  He was a truck driver at Ryder and worked part-time for his father's lawn care business.   Ricky was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a member of the Stones Crossing Church in Greenwood, IN.  He was a member of the Indiana Freemasons Nineveh Lodge #317 since 1980 in Nineveh, IN and an Associate member of the Fraternal Order of Police #84, of Shelbyville, IN.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 25 years Ellen "Baby"; his sons, Todd (wife, Jill) Radford of Franklin and Michael (wife, Aimee) Radford of Bargersville; his daughter, Katrena Marsh; his bonus daughters, Dessie (Jack Kot) Boucher of Indianapolis, April (husband, Dale) Thomas of Martinsville and Leora (husband, Dereck) Rice of Shelbyville; his bonus sons, Daniel Boucher, Jesse (wife, Lori) Boucher of Shelbyville and Tony Sewell of Indianapolis; his sister Patty Bourquein of Franklin; his best friend of nearly 60 years, Jr Scales of Franklin and 17 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by both his parents, Elmer and Lucy; along with one bonus son, Christopher.

A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Stones Crossing Church in Greenwood, IN.

Inurnment will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, IN.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Ricky's family.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Richard Radford Memorial Fund in care of Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN. 46176.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.