Ricky A. Johnson, 55, of Troy, Ill., born Sept. 1, 1958, in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away at 10:09 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at his residence.

Ricky was employed for Eaton " B Line" for over 25 years. He was an avid sports fan, he loved deer hunting and restoring and racing old cars.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Evelyn, nee Dickerson, Johnson.

Surviving are his wife, Becky, nee Hanratty, Johnson of Troy, Ill.; a son, Tyler Johnson of Troy, Ill.; daughter, Kelly Johnson of Collinsville, Ill.; brother, Gary (Helen) Johnson of Edwardsville, Ill.; and his sister, Vicky (Bud) Hock of Ava, Ill.

Memorials may be made to the Madison County Humane Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.herrfuneral.com

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bartlett Cemetery in Edwardsville, Ill.