Mr. Ricky Dean Shell, age 55, Jonesborough, passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, May 15, 2015.

Mr. Shell was a graduate of Southwestern High School and worked for General Motors.

He was a member of Damascus Way Baptist Church.

Mr. Shell was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Glenna Shell.

Survivors include one daughter, Shannon Laux, Michigan; two brothers, Vern Shell (Carol) and Vaughn Shell (Susie), all of Jonesborough; two sisters, Roma Moore (Teddi), Jonesborough and Norma Trent, Johnson City; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, David Shell, Mike Shell, Beth Trent, Tom Trent, Krystal Shell and special niece and nephew, Neesha Wagner and Gary Tinker.

Graveside services will be conducted 1:00 pm Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Richardson Cemetery, Roan Mountain, TN.