WALTER RYCKERT, 84, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away at 9:24AM Thursday, March 9, 2017 at his home.
Walter was a member of the Walnut Grove Church of Christ. He retired from GAF Chemical Corporation and was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his son, Clay Ryckert of Paducah, KY; his three daughters, Sandi King and her husband Jimmy of Benton, KY; Michelle Reed of Benton, KY and Debbie Haynes of Benton, KY; step son, Craig Garland of Kirksey, KY; step daughter, Treasa Norsworthy of Almo, KY; his sister, Jean White of Benton, KY; twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Charlene Mohler Garland Ryckert; one grandchild and two great grandchildren. His parents were Leo Ryckert and Eunice Dowdy Ryckert.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, March 13, 2017 at Filbeck-Cann & King Funeral Home. David Myers will officiate and burial with military rites will follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 4:00PM until 8:00PM Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Filbeck-Cann & King
Funeral Home.
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