Ricky Allen Andrews, 47, of Granite City, IL passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Kindred Hospital in Chicago, IL.

He was born on August 1, 1979 in Chicago, IL to Larry F. and Deborah J. (nee:  Heriot) Andrews.

The U.S. Army veteran was an industrial tank mechanic.  He enjoyed music, fishing camping and football.

Ricky is survived by his mother, Debra J. Andrews; step-father, Kenneth E. Andrews; a daughter, Laci Andrews of Pocahontas, AR; a step-son, Johnathan E. (Jessica) Fererro of Pocahontas, AR; 3 step grandchildren:  John M. Fererro, Jordan D. Fererro and Jaelynn E.  Fererro; 2 brothers:  Ronnie L. Andrews of Granite City and Randy L. Andrews of Granite City and 3 sisters:  Rachelle L. Andrews of Granite City, Rachel A. Andrews of Granite City and Rebecca J. Andrews of Gillespie, IL.  Also surviving are 3 nephews:  Tyler Andrews,  Ronnie Andrews, Jr and Triston Ritchie and 2 nieces:  Rylee Andrews and Julie Andrews.

Ricky is preceded in death by his father, Larry F. Andrews.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.  Burial will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com.