Richard Lee “Ricky” Hague, III, 48 of Columbia passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at Boone Hospital. A gathering of friends will take place on Friday, November 4, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home.
Ricky was born on December 13, 1973 in Columbia, MO, the son of Richard Lee Hague, Jr. and Barbara (Nichols) Hague. On February 14, 2000 he was united in marriage to Kelly Koprivica Hague who survives.
Ricky had a career in the construction business here in Boone County. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was known to all as a jokester and storyteller. He loved fast classic cars and trucks and owned a Pontiac GTO and Chevrolet Camaro. Ricky loved children and babies, whether he was related to them by blood or they were his “extra nieces and nephews.”
Ricky is survived by his wife, Kelly; a son, Grant Hague of Lebanon, MO; one grandson, Aiden Peterson of Fulton, MO; his parents, Rick and Barbara of Columbia; one sister, Rebecca (Raymond) Batsell of Paris, MO; two nieces, Rachel (Michael) Ensor of Holiday, MO and Robyn Batsell of Paris, MO; a great nephew, Owen Ensor; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
If you would like to recognize his memory, donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or your favorite charity are suggested.