Rickie A. Sandlin, 57, a Painesville City resident, died Nov. 18, 2016 at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby. The son of Alvin Junior and Evelyn (Pedigo) Sandlin, he was born Aug. 29, 1959 in Smithville.Rickie enjoyed working on cars and especially loved his dogs.He is survived by his children, Christy M. (David K) Green, Misty L. Sandlin, Jenifer Countryman, Rickey (Bo) [Autumn J.] Sandlin, and Jamie Shelton; grandchildren David M. Green, Hailey P. Sandlin, Tyler K. Green, Dominic M. Sandlin, Alexander L. Green, Mikael Terrell Countryman, Angel Randall, Tyler Randall, Alexis Randall, and Chase Sandlin; great-grandchildren Aaliyah C. Green, Rylan M. Green, and Brayden T. Row; companion for 15 years Myra Dale Hicks; former wife Sherry L. (Perry) Johnson; siblings Carolyn, Anita, Joyce, Linda, Barbara, David, Mike, and Deby; several nieces and nephews; and so many friends and loved ones.There will be no calling hours or services observed. Interment will be in Tennessee.Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home in Painesville, Ohio, phone (440) 357-7514, is in charge of arrangements.