Star - Ricky Lynn Eggleston, 56, of 3247 Okeewemee Road, died Monday, October 3, 2011, at his residence.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 6, 2011, at Shady Grove Christian Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jeff Freeman officiating.
Mr. Eggleston was born in Montgomery County to James Herman and Ethel Morton Eggleston. He was a farmer and had a great love for his horses and animals.
He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Knight and husband, Rickey, of Fayetteville; brothers, Tom Eggleston and wife, Susan, of Star, Bobby Eggleston and wife, Nancy, of Matthews; granddaughter, Shyann.
The family will receive friends following the graveside service.
Memorials may be made to Shady Grove Christian Church, c/o Vincen King, 1364 Ether Road, Star, NC 27356.