Ricky Alan McInnis, a beloved father, Papaw, brother, uncle, teacher, and friend, passed away on October 25th, 2026 at the age of 72.

Ricky was born on May 19, 1954, in Mobile, Alabama, to the late Robert Polk and Claudine Brinson McInnis. He graduated from Warner Robins High School in 1972 and enlisted in the United States Army in March 1973, serving until March 1975. Following his military service, Ricky attended Mercer University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Greek, History, and Christianity in 1977. He went on to earn a Master of Education degree from Mercer in August 1983.

Ricky dedicated much of his life to education. He taught history at Peach County High School in Fort Valley, Georgia, from 1981 until his retirement in 2012. He later served as principal of Westside Christian Academy in Warner Robins, continuing his commitment to education and the students he served.

A devoted Christian, Ricky’s faith was an important part of every aspect of his life. He was a longtime member of Shirley Hills Baptist Church and later Friendship Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for many years. An avid tennis player, Ricky enjoyed the sport throughout his life, competing in numerous local and regional tournaments. He also had a lifelong love of learning, a wonderful sense of humor, and an unwavering enthusiasm for Alabama football. Above all, Ricky was a devoted father and Papaw who loved his family dearly.

Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Polk and Claudine Brinson McInnis; his brothers, Bobby McInnis, Billy McInnis; and his sister, Cheryl Peace.

Ricky is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Ashley Jones (J.T.) of Byron and Melissa McInnis Brown (Cody) of Lewisville, TX; and his five grandchildren, Jackson, Kenzie, and Grayson Jones, and Molly and Henry Brown. He is also survived by his brother Brent McInnis of Grayson.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home, with a Funeral Service to follow at 4:00 p.m. in McCullough Funeral Home's Chapel. 

McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of handling these arrangements.