Ricky Baum

Ricky Edward Baum, 60, of Asheboro, died Friday, October 27, 2023, at his home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Mike Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

Ricky was born in Randolph County, NC, and attended Southwestern Randolph High School. He and his wife, Cheryl owned and operated Baum's Blooms Green House. He was a devoted husband, daddy, Paw Paw, brother, and friend. Ricky enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He was very supportive and a caring man to his family and friends. They always knew they could count on him for anything.

Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Amanda Zelma King Baum.

Ricky is survived by his wife of 29 years, Cheryl Bryant Baum of the home; daughters, Breanna Macon (Alan) of Asheboro and Amanda Brady (Adam) of Bennett; grandchildren, Maddie Miller, Cayden and Camden Brady, Addison and Kaitlyn Macon; sister, Brenda Thiel of Lexington; niece, Amanda Thiel (Niger); and nephews, Dre Thiel (Jennifer) and Thomas Thiel.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Asheboro.

Memorials may be made to Randolph SPCA, 300 W. Bailey Street, Asheboro, NC 27203.