Ricky Dean Mixon

Ricky Dean Mixon, age 73 of Clarksville TN, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Celebration of Ricky's life will be held 11 a.m. Monday, November 2, 2026 at McReynolds-Nave and Larson Funeral Home with Pastor Chuck Brown and Pastor John Nelson officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Baptist Church Cemtery.

The Mixon family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home and again on Monday from 10 a.m. until the hour of the service.

Ricky was born on June 25, 1953, in Clarksville, TN; he was the son of the late William Herman and Jessie Louise Mixon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Eads and brothers, Kenneth Mixon and Stevie R. Mixon.

Ricky was a loving husband, father, and faithful family man. He loved God and relied on him. He was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church. Throughout his life he enjoyed sharing his love with Jesus by leading Sunday School. He often would have "shop talks" with his children where he would share his wisdom and guidance. Ricky retired as a Production Leader from Trane Company after 41 years. Those that worked with him knew him as Tricky Ricky and Slick Rick. Ricky enjoyed fast cars, especially his 2001 Trans Am 6 speed WS6, he loved the way it would fly. He also enjoyed keeping a well-manicured yard and gardening, earning the name of Kelly’s yard boy. He enjoyed listening to Southern Gospel music, eating ice cream, having a steak, and finishing it off with more ice cream.

He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Kelly Darden Mixon; sons; Brian Mixon (Stephanie), Jason Mixon (Brooke); daughters; Christy White (Steve), Lynsie Brooke Strohman (Justin); sister, Mellisa Miller (David); brother, Keith Mixon (Sonja); grandchildren, Michael Colby, Bailey Colby, Tyler Mixon, Cameron Mixon, Jaxon Mixon, Mackenzie Mixon, Tristin Strohman, Lacey Strohman, Levi White, and Hudson White.

Pallbearers will be Larry Bates, Danny Black, Ed Black, Jeff Groves, Mark Deason, and Walter Wright.

Condolences may be made online at Navefuneralhomes.com