ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: PENTON, RICKY J. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La. Died: Friday, September 9, 2016 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= PENTON, RICKY J. February 19, 1957 - September 9, 2016 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/sttammany/obits/dateobits/2016/st1609.htm and click to view list of photos. ========== Ricky J. Penton was called home by our Lord and Savior on Friday, September 9, 2016 after being diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer only 4 weeks ago. He was born on Tuesday, February 19, 1957 in Tylertown, MS to Mary Elizabeth Haley and William Ernest Penton and was a resident of Covington for nearly 50 years. He owned and operated Rick’s Catfish Cabin at Barker’s Corner for many years. A beloved son, father, brother and friend, he is survived by his mother - Mary Penton; three children - Christopher Kane Penton, Kasey Penton Gottschalck (Travis) and Kody Daniel Penton; one sister - Pam Penton Thompson (Lawton); three brothers - Allen J. Penton, Mark A. Penton (Christine) and Jeff T. Penton (Nancy); and two grandchildren - Carter and Taylor Gottschalck. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Bogue Falaya Baptist Church, 78689 Hwy 25 Folsom, LA 70437. A wake at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is scheduled for Friday, September 16, 2016 from 6 - 9:00 PM with visiting hours AT THE CHURCH on Saturday beginning at 9:00 AM. Interment at the Fleet-Haley Cemetery in Franklinton, LA will immediately follow services. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be greatly appreciated. ===================