Ricky Alan Hadley
November 7, 1958 – July 31, 2026
Ricky Alan Hadley, 67, of Wendell, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, with his loving wife and his mother by his side. He was born in Oakland, California. Ricky retired from Amcor, where he worked as a machinist.
Ricky was known for his amazing and outstanding Christmas light display, a tradition that brought joy to so many and will be fondly remembered for many years to come. Above all, his family was the most important thing in his life. He loved his family with all his heart and cherished the time they shared together.
Ricky is survived by his wife and best friend, Margaret “Kitty” Wells Hadley; her children, Michael Langley (Sandi) and Tracy Langley; his mother, Julia Vandiford Williams and mother-in-law Gladys Wells; his siblings, David Hadley, Bruce Hadley (Pam), and Jeff Hadley (Claudia); his grandchildren, Makayla Langley (Landon Shearin), Katlyn Poole, and Denise Walker. Along with his two children and their families. He is also survived by his four-legged grandpup, Addy, who brought him much joy.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to 3HC Home Health and Hospice and his amazing nurses, Kim Langston, Kim Greer, and Montavia Paul, as well as the caring staff at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, for the love and compassion they provided to Ricky and his family.
Flowers are welcome, or memorial contributions may be made to the Hales Chapel Mission Fund, 13396 NC-39, Zebulon, NC 27597.
A memorial visitation will be held from 2:00–3:00 p.m. Monday, August 3, at Hales Chapel Baptist Church, with the memorial service to follow.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell, NC.
www.stricklandfuneral.com
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