Ricky Dean Kitchens, 54, 211 Heritage Blvd., Fort Mill, SC, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at Carolinas Medical Center.

Ricky was born on December 18, 1958, in Mecklenburg, NC, to the late Craig Allen Kitchens, Sr. and Ollie Elaine Hayes Kitchens.   He was employed by the City of Newton.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Lewis.

He is survived by a brother, Allen Kitchens, Jr. of New Hampshire; sister, Teresa Jones and husband, Toy of Kings Mountain; and a special friend, Jackie Johnson of Charlotte.

Visitation: The family will receive friends from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM on Friday, November 22, 2013 at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Fallston

Graveside Service: 3:00 PM, Friday November 22, 2013 at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Fallston

Officiating:   Rev. Jack Neil Justice III

Memorials: May be made to Stamey Funeral Home, PO Box 639 Fallston, NC 28042 to help defray funeral  expenses.

Online register: www.stameyfuneralhome.com

Funeral Home: Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston