Ricky D. Salisbury, of Jackson, MI, passed away on March 21, 2024 at his home. He was born the son of Hargus and Juanita (Vanderpool) Salisbury on September 23, 1956 in Garrett, Kentucky.  On December 26, 1980 he married Teresa Ann Dyer, and she survives.  

Ricky loved University of Michigan football. He was an avid gardener, loved his dogs, Jack and Oscar, and loved his grandchildren. Faith, family, and friends were most important to Ricky, and he loved being a girl dad.

In addition to his wife, Teresa, he is survived by his girls, Angie (Ben personal handyman) Thomas, Nick Salisbury (granddog Rue),  and Stephanie Salisbury. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Brenna, Camren, Devin, Deacon, and Brandon; siblings, Peggy Honaker, Toby Salisbury, Richie Salisbury and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and church friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Rick Salisbury Jr., and brother, Dickie Salisbury.

The family will receive friends at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Monday, March 25, 2024 from 4-8 p.m.

A funeral service will take place at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will take place at Fitchburg Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Rebel Dogs Detroit Animal Rescue.