Richard “Ricky” Earnest Gouge Jr., age 65, of Oliver Springs, passed away June 9, 2020. He was born December 19, 1954 in Oliver Springs. Ricky was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a choir director and faithful member of Emory Heights Missionary Baptist Church. Ricky had a passion for the Lord and lived it daily by telling those he could about the Lord. He was the owner/operator of Rick’s Truck Repair and Rick’s Trucking for over 30 years and was known to his trucker friends as Untame. A one in a lifetime man who had a passion for God, family and trucks. Ricky loved to spend time with his wife, kids and grandkids. Ricky is survived by his soulmate and loving wife of 48 years: Cathy Randolph Gouge; children: Michael (Andrea) of Oliver Springs, Joseph (Becky) of Oakdale, Earnest (Jana) of Wartburg, Pamela (Timmy) of Coalfield, and Miranda (Chris) of Oliver Springs; grandchildren: Amber, Jonathan, Jake, Brent, Billy, Noah, Jacey, Glenda, Corey and Elizabeth; 5 great-grandchildren; parents: Richard and Minnie Gouge; brothers: Bruce and Will; sisters: Teresa and Gail, both of Coalfield; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and special friends. The family will receive friends Friday, June 12, 2020 between the hours of 3 and 6:30 p.m. at Emory Heights Missionary Baptist Church with a funeral service to follow. A graveside service will follow at Emory Heights Cemetery. Premier Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.