Richard Alan Masters II

Richard Alan Masters II, lovingly known as “Ricky,” passed away on November 12, 2026, at the age of 45, in his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He battled a rare form of brain cancer for 16 years. He fought hard to be here as long as possible for his wife and kids.

Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on January 13, 1981, Ricky was a man whose life was rooted in faith, love, and devotion to those around him. Anyone who had the privilege of knowing Ricky knew how deeply his faith meant to him. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a family man who cherished his loved ones with all his heart.

Ricky grew up in Avon, Indiana where he made many friendships and memories that he carried with him throughout his life. He especially looked forward to the annual summer family reunions, where he could spend time laughing, reminiscing, and making memories with his aunts, uncles, cousins and loved ones. Family was everything to Ricky, and those moments together were some of the ones he treasured most.

Ricky was self-employed as a flooring installation contractor. He took great pride in his work and was known for his strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to doing things right. Those who hired Ricky often recommended him to others because they knew they could count on him to do quality work. More importantly, Ricky was a man of integrity who stood behind his work and valued the trust people placed in him. He believed in working hard, keeping his word, and treating people right.

Ricky's faith was not just something he believed in; it was something he put into action every day. He was actively involved with Church of the Living Water in Indianapolis, where he served others through the homeless ministry, food pantries, and men's recovery house. Ricky had a genuine heart for helping people and believed in meeting others where they were, without judgment. Whether offering a prayer, lending a listening ear, or taking the time to sit down with someone one-on-one, he wanted people to know they were loved, valued, and never alone. Serving others was one of the many ways Ricky shared his faith and showed the love of Christ.

Ricky had a wonderful sense of humor and knew how to bring laughter into a room, but beneath that humor was a sensitive, gentle, and kindhearted soul. He cared deeply, loved wholeheartedly, and had a way of making the people around him feel valued.

Though his time here was far too short, the love he gave, the lives he touched, and the memories he created will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. His faith, compassion, generosity, and willingness to help others will remain a lasting part of his legacy. Ricky will be deeply missed, but his love and the impact he made on so many lives will never be forgotten.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 23 years, Sarah Cooper Masters, and their 4 children, Macayen (Joshua) Masters Parker, Casen Masters, Cohen Masters, and Eden Masters, his grandson, Jesse, his mother Linda Masters, brother Daniel (Tamara) Masters, brother Joseph Masters, and his sister Natalie (Kevin) Miller, nieces, Ruby Miller and Lucy Miller, and nephew, Emmett Miller. . He was preceded in death by his father Richard Masters.