Mr. Seth Owen Ring, 17, of Mocksville, died on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center as a result of an automobile accident.

He was born in Forsyth County on Feb. 5, 1998 to Johnny Lynn Ring and Amy Barker Ring. He attended Davie High School. His passion in life was bull riding. He was known to everyone on the bull riding circuit as the “Ringo Kid.” He rode cutting horses and was an outstanding horseman. He also enjoyed diesel trucks and shared that with his friends who together, formed the Backwoods Struttin’ Club.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Roger Barker, and paternal grandparents, Owen Wayne Ring and Ruby Smith Ring.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by: sisters, Amber Gregory (Joe) and Heather Monette; maternal grandmother, Nancy Barker; and numerous other relatives and friends.

A celebration of his life was  held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4 at Lone Hickory Arena in Yadkinville. The family received friends following the service.

Memorials: N.C. High School Rodeo Assoc., 1285 Hall Rd., Mount Ulla, 28125.

Condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.