Ricky McElreath Obituary
We announce the death of Ricky McElreath of Asheboro, North Carolina, who passed away on August 14, 2026, at the age of 66. Ricky will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ricky McElreath to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alvin Buddy McElreath and Annie Ruth Inman McElreath. He is survived by: his wife Lori McElreath; his stepdaughters, Stacie Sells (Travis) and Brittany Pendry (Matt); his brother Larry McElreath; his grandchildren, Hannah, Anderson and Tyler; and his pets, Kya, Wilson, Diamond and Snowbell.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Randolph SPCA, 300 W. Bailey Street, Asheboro, NC 27203; or to Randolph County Animal Shelter, 1370 County Land Rd., Randleman, NC 27317.
