Rickey Osgood

Rickey M. Osgood, 70, Montpelier, passed away on Saturday morning, June 21, 2025, at his home.

He was born on May 14, 1955, in Lacona, New Hampshire, the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Hunkins) Osgood. Rickey married Nina Smith on June 29, 1990.

He attended Union Chapel Church in Bryant, Indiana, for many years.

6 Many people say, “Who will show us better times?”

Let your face shine on us, Lord.

7   You have given me greater joy than those who have

abundant harvests of grain and new wine.

8  In peace I will lie down and sleep,

for you alone, oh Lord,

will keep me safe.

Psalm 4:6-8

Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Nina Osgood of Montpelier; stepchildren Tonya (Brad) Chowning of Portland, Tammy Smith (Stacy Simpson) of St. Pete, Florida, Johnnie (Laurie) Smith of Pinellas Park, Florida, and Joshua (Misty) Purvis of Pinellas Park, Florida; eight grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Carol (Roger) Howard of Lacona, New Hampshire, and Wendy Tillson (Randy) of New Port Richey, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and cremation will take place. 

The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family at meeksmortuary.com.