Alton—Ricki Dean Elledge, 57, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Alton Memorial Hospital.

Born Nov. 18, 1961 in Alton, he was a son of Howard Lowell and Mary J. (Dixon) Elledge.

He married Christine Kelly Sept. 1, 2000.  She survives.

Rick enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, but his greatest joy was having fish fry's with his family.

In addition to his lovely wife Christine, he is survived by his children, Rikki of Jerseyville, Michael and Sarah at home; three grandchildren, Tristen, Caleb, and Rylee; a brother, Mike (Terri) Elledge and sister, Mary (Steve) Gordon, all of Cottage Hills, sister Betty Campbell of Rosewood Heights; a brother-in-law, Bill Turner of Alton; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and his father-and mother-in-law, Mike and Mary Ann Kelly of East Alton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Sonny; and sisters Janet and BB Elledge, and Terry Turner.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Professional services entrusted to Paynic Home for Funerals, with an online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com