Rincon – Ricky G. Paul, 67, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at The Oaks @ Pooler.

The Michigan native served in the US Coast Guard for 21 years, retiring as a Master Chief. The Bible Baptist Church member had worked at Gulfstream for almost 20 years where he was the  C-20/C-37 Logistics Support Program Manager for a fleet of 36 Department of Defense Gulfstream aircraft, representing each branch of Service, stationed worldwide and ready to provide global support to Executive Branch, Legislative Branch and High Ranking Government Officials, including the President of the United States. He loved fishing, hiking, boating, and running half-marathons. He loved his family, as family was of utmost importance.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara A. Paul; children, Roxanne Elaine Pemberton (David), Jill Marie Seitchek (Glenn), and Steven Joseph Paul; sisters, Deanie Olivia (Vincent) and Christy Goens; brother, Scott Paul (Robin); grandchildren, Jacob Anderson, Nathan Anderson, David Pemberton, Morgan Gilley, Caroline Paul, Weston Seitchek, Garett Seitchek, and Ross Seitchek; and a great-grandson, Landon Pemberton.

Memorial services will be held 2 pm Friday, May 20, 2022 at Bible Baptist Church on Skidaway Road.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-6421.