Richard Darl “Rickey” Marler, age 60 of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. Rickey was born in Chattanooga on January 25, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father, John Thomas Marler, Sr.
Rickey lived in Chattanooga and then lived in Dayton since 1972. He was a pipe insulator with Breeding Insulation of Chattanooga, and he enjoyed metal detecting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pam Marler of Dayton; his mother, Zetta (Swafford) Marler of Spring City; his son, Richard (Megan) Marler of Dayton; his three grandchildren, Shelby, Khloe, and Alexis; and his two brothers, John Marler of Shut in Mountain and Joe (Sarah) Marler of Georgia.
Graveside funeral services for Rickey will be Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. at Spring City Cemetery with Rev. Glenn Smith officiating.
Please share your memories and photos of Rickey on his online guest register at
www.vanderwallfh.com
The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN.