Obituary of Ricky Van Shelton

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Ricky Van Shelton

Ricky Shelton (born January 12th, 1952 in Danville, Virginia) was a Singer who was generally known for being a retired American country music singer with several hit songs including "Life Turned Her That Way". Ricky died on April 20th, 2024 (TBV) and his death was said to be because of a broken blood vessel in his heart. He was 72 years old when God took him to heaven.

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Ricky Van Shelton Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Shelton, Ricky
    • Common Name: Ricky Van Shelton
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Danville, Virginia, United States
    • Birth Date: January 12, 1952
    • Age: 72
    • Also Known As: Rick Shelton, Richard, Richy
    • Occupation: Singer
    • Genre: Country Music
    • Active Years: 1986-2006
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Oscar Mayer Hotdogs
    • Favorite Color: Blue (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Ricky's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard Van Shelton
    • Father: Jenks Shelton
    • Mother: Eloise Shelton
    • Brother(s):
      • Ronnie Shelton
      • Don Shelton
    • Sister(s):
      • Judy Shelton Underwood
      • Cacky Shelton Guill
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Bettye Witt (married August 4, 1986-present)

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

SingerCountry Music Genre American Born on January 12th Born in 1952 Born in Virginia

Quotable Quotes:

"I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to drink my coffee black as a result!"

"Rick began singing in his brother's band and performed at any local gathering that would allow them in."

Is Mr. Ricky Shelton still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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Related Links:

Ricky Van Shelton on Wikipedia.org
Ricky Van Shelton at IMDB

Community Comments:

Brenda Lee Coulter: I'm a big fan of Ricky Van Shelton. Brenda Lee Coulter. Has Ricky Van Shelton retired from County Music?. His biggest fan Brenda Lee Coulter.

Paula Leopold: I’m his biggest fan! I even had his initials on my license plates! Love his beautiful voice!


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-03-06 10:40:39
Author: Tucker
Confirmation: Ricky Van Shelton on Wikipedia


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