James Ricky Echols was born in Waynesboro, TN on December 21, 1963 to Rick Brewer and Barbara Echols and entered into rest on November 20, 2022 in Nashville, TN at the age of 58.

Mr. Echols is survived by his wife MeLisa Echols, father Rick (Ann) Brewer, mother Barbara (Marlon) Echols, sons Kris (Christina) Echols and Robert (Bethany) Montgomery and Kris (Christina) Echols, grandchildren Janie Robbins, Addalyn Montgomery, Rylan Montgomery, Gracelyn Montgomery, Jackson Montgomery and Harley Dunn.

Mr. Echols was employed by the Tennessee Department of Transportation and was also a skilled transmission mechanic.

Mr. Echols proudly served our Country in the United States Army.

The family is honoring his request for cremation.