Richard Lee Ammons

Waynesville – Richard “Ricky” Lee Ammons, 77, of Waynesville passed away early Friday morning (August 29, 2025) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Tampa, FL his parents were Raymond Linker “R.L.” Ammons and Golda Pearl “Nookie” Riggins Ammons. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Davis Ammons; a son, Adam Ammons; a great grandson, Gunner Lane Ussery; and 3 sisters, Rita Howard, Cheryl Wainright and Patricia Hickox.

Ricky was a logger who loved taking care of his daughter, Caroline, riding dirt roads and watching John Wayne movies.

Survivors include his 3 daughters and a son-in-law, Marie Carter of Nahunta, Caroline Ammons and Heather Perry (Billy) all of Waynesville; 9 grandchildren, Zach Johns, Devin Crosby, Dalton Ammons, Rachel Ammons, Boss Ammons, Lauren Ussery, Bailey Carter, Gabby Ammons, and Hayden Ammons; 8 great grandchildren; a brother, Jamie Ammons of Waynesville; 5 sisters and brothers-in-law, Peggy Gibson (John), Carolyn Drawdy (Gene), Robin Wheeler (Don) all of Waynesville, Susie Wilson (Harley) of Folkston and Monica Allen (William) of Hillard; a special nephew, Billy Ammons of Waynesville; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Ricky nurse, Nancy and to Georgia Hospice Care and his nurses aid, Jessica O’Berry.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.