Ricky Hugh Shiflett, 50, a resident of Mill Creek, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 24, 2002, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Preston County.
He was born Nov. 13, 1951, in Randolph County, a son of the late Herman Hugh and Margaret Fridley Shiflett.
He was married to the former Patricia Mouse, who survives at Mill Creek.
Also surviving are two sons, Adam Shiflett of Belington, and Marc Hugh Shiflett of Valley Bend; one daughter, Jennifer Currence of Mill Creek; three brothers, James Shiflett, Mill Creek, Chris Shiflett, Newport News, Va., and David Tackett of Buckhannon; three sisters, Maxine Pingley, Mill Creek, Faye Wamsley, Valley Bend, and Delores Williams of Coalton; and two grandchildren, Evan Currence and Brennan Hugh Shiflett.
Also preceding him in death were two sisters.
Mr. Shiflett attended the schools of Randolph County and was a coal miner, working for Whitetail Mining Company of Preston County.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins.
At the request of the deceased, his remains were cremated. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. The Rev. Randy Long will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Randolph County Cancer Support Group, PO Box 2361, Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of Mr. Shiflett
