Birth date: May 29, 1951 Death date: May 2, 2024
Richard Ivey Albright, 72, of Alexander City, Alabama, passed away after a brave battle with brain cancer on May 2, 2024. Born on May 29, 1951, in Alexandria, Virginia, he was the beloved son of Boland Richard Albright and Elizabe Read Obituary
I will miss our friendly banter ! We always had a comeback for one another's comments ! I've known Ricky for thirty plus years and knew that he was a true friend that I could call on at any time. I love Mel like a sister and my heart hurts for her . She has been a loyal and loving caretaker to Ricky throughout their marriage and a wonderful protector of his privacy. She is one of the most caring people that I know ! My prayers are with the whole family for comfort ....
Tony Katter
I have very fond memories bowhunting with Ricky back in the Southern Duo-Fast days.
I vividly remember while sleeping in the ol cabin a skunk got into the cabin and sprayed. Watching Ricky scrambling to get it out of there was pretty entertaining. Thanks for the memories Rick
Godspeed!
Ricky was a fellow Poet classmate and a graduate of Lanier High School in 1969. Peace to you and your loved ones.
You will be missed ole buddy, thx for all the special memories! Love, the Hartman & Johnsons Geno, Butch, Sheree, Jeffrey, Clark & Annie
So sorry for the Albright family loss. Your family was always and important part of my early life and I remember the things Ricky, his brother Bill and certainly your father taught me. Our prayers are with you during this time of remembrance.
Ricky was always smiling when I saw him at church and so friendly and kind. We are out of town so we will miss the celebration. Thinking and praying for you at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Phil and Betty Zettler
For those who knew him well, it is perhaps not necessary to recount the many kinds of colorful anecdotes of his life; some of which are too storied and colorful to appear on this page. But others may learn that Ricky's life was one of the least boring ones that we got to enjoy.
One of my early memories of Ricky was from the 5th grade, when the cook in my home served him 6 Coca Colas in a row, which he survived. My protests were met with his dismissive laughter. The cook named him "Ricky Nelson" for this acting stunt.
One may also learn that in his early teenage years he practiced on a set of drums. He was headed for a stint with the Grateful Dead before the National Guard snagged him.
The obituary does not mention his devotion to the Crimson Tide, but evidence of such is seen in the picture on his lapel.
Ricky Nelson, I'll never forget the time you were sitting on the boom of the sailboat and I jibed the boat instead of coming about. You went flying off into the bay. I fancy that event as some sort of generalized payback for drinking all those Coca Colas 15 years before.
We all have many great memories of Ricky and how he played out his colorful approach to life. I shall think of you often, with smiles and appreciation for all of the nice times we shared.
A life nicely lived and shared with others, Ricky Nelson!
I never saw Ricky when he wasn't smiling. His love of life was evident as in his fishing stories and all the University of Alabama stories. Mel was not only his wife, but his devoted friend and caregiver. I know this past year has been difficult, but you have a lifetime of happy memories. Dwell on those. All our love and sympathy. Ella and Dale
