Ricky Lynn Apshire, 62, of Lufkin, was born on December 26, 1962, in Kountze, Texas, to  Allen Frank Apshire and Anita Louise (Hoke) Apshire, and died Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Lufkin.

          Mr. Apshire enjoyed being outdoors and liked hunting, fishing, target practice, camping, and boating. Ricky worked as a mechanic, tire technician, aerobic installer, and in carpentry.  

          He is survived by his wife, Robbie Apshire; grandson, Denver Lorentz, Jr.; brother, Randall Wayne Apshire; sister, Donna Wilson; uncles, Aarron Hoke and Darron Hoke; nephews, Curtis Wilson, Jr., Austin Nix, and Joshua Nix; nieces, Wanda Berry and Stephanie Tucker; brother-in-law, Kevin Nix; sister-in-law, Pam Nix; and sister-in-law, Pam Dunagan.

          He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Ann Witherspoon; stepson, Denver Lorentz; stepson, Cody Scott; brother-in-law, Curtis Wilson, Sr.; and brother-in-law, Mark E. Nix.

          Shafer Funeral Home, Lufkin directors.