Ricky Alfred Jones was born September 14, 1961, to Reverend Doctor Alfred and Goldie M. Jones, Jr. He was the second born of six siblings.

Ricky received his education in the Caroline County School System. He worked for Virginia Galvanizing in Ashland, Virginia, where he served as a welding technician for over ten years. He also worked for Dulles International Airport, Dulles, Virginia, as a skycap for five years. Following this employment, Ricky started his own business.

Ricky gave his life to Christ at the early age of seven and joined the Mount Oni Baptist Church in Ruther Glen, Virginia. Ricky left an unforgettable impression on everyone he met. He never met a stranger that didn't share his infectious personality. He loved helping the less fortunate; and feeding the homeless was his passion. Ricky was a great cook; he enjoyed sharing his culinary skills with his family and friends.

Ricky was preceded in death by his son, Theo Alonzo Thompson of Richmond, Virginia.

He leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memory, mother and father, Reverend Dr. Alfred and Goldie Jones of Stafford, Virginia; one daughter, Montika Brooks of Charlotte, North Carolina; one-granddaughter, Maya Moton of Hampton, Virginia; two brothers, Bobby Jones of Stafford, Virginia, and Quincy Jones of Washington, DC; three sisters, Gwen Jones of Stafford, Virginia, Brenda Buckner (Jerome) of Woodbridge, Virginia, and Cheryl Minor (Kevin) of Chesterfield, Virginia; an endless host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends.

A visitation will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 18410 Chapel Street, Triangle, VA 22172, on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. The interment will be held at Roselawn Cemetery, 13389 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059, on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 12:00 PM.