Volney "Sonny" Rickard

Volney 'Sonny' Rickard, 78 of Louisville, KY formerly of Madisonville passed away peacefully on January 15, 2019 at his residence in Louisville.
He was born on April 6, 1940 to the late Elden Rickard and Mary Ann Dugger Rickard. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alberta Rickard and a son, Ron Rickard.
He was a US Army Veteran.
He is survived by his companion, Joann Holland of Louisville, two daughters, Tammy Pate of Hanson, KY and Patricia (Dan) Figert of LaGrange, KY; one son, Billy Pate of Hanson; ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 12:00 P.M. Friday at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Knight officiating. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.
Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.