Ricky Lane Smith, Jr. of Knoxville, born May 31, 1975 passed away May 17, 2022 at Ft. Sanders Regional Center. Ricky was a Christian. He worshipped God, family, and country in that order. Ricky was a painter in the construction industry. He is survived by parents, Kathy J. Smith McIntosh and Keith L. McIntosh, of Knoxville; wife, Kimberly Jo Hester Smith of Maryland; daughter, Amanda Vasquez; son, Ronnie Hester both of Cleveland, TN. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 pm Monday with a Memorial Service to follow at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Dr., Knoxville, TN. The Committal Service will be 11:00 am Saturday, June 11, 2022 at New Gray Cemetery. Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.berrylynnhurst.com for the Smith family.