of Marianna, AR

January 3, 1956 - January 19, 2021

Rickey Wilkes Sr., 65, of Marianna, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, while surrounded by his family Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was born Tuesday, January 3, 1956 to Waid C. Wilkes and Doris Anderson Wilkes in Memphis, Tennessee.
He is survived by his wife of forty-two wonderful years, Judy Wilkes, two sons, Rickey Wilkes Jr. (Christie), and Ron Wilkes (Nikki), all of Jonesboro, Arkansas, eleven grandchildren, Nathan, Allison, Cameron, Landen, Kolleen, Kharrington, Keagan, Brinkley, Bryley, Maysyn, and Maycei, four sisters, Aletta Wilkes, of Plymouth, Michigan, Betty Wilkes, of Marianna, Arkansas, Sandra Childers (Leon), Donna Gardner (Mike), all of Wynne, Arkansas, two brothers, Waid C. 'Buddy' Wilkes (Beverly), of Southaven, Mississippi, Donnie Wilkes (Nancy), of Nashville, Tennessee, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Billy Wilkes and his beloved dog, Tusk.
He was a proud member of Friendship Baptist Church, where he was the music leader for many years and served as Deacon for over forty years. He loved worshiping the Lord and he loved his church family as his own. Rickey was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan. He loved taking friends and family to watch the Razorbacks play. Rickey enjoyed spending time outdoors and getting together with friends and family to play all types games and according to him, he won them all. Rickey loved all of his family and friends dearly. Most of all, he loved his wife, Judy and the family they made together. He especially loved time spent with his grandchildren. Rickey was a kind and gracious man, he was a family man and he left a lasting impression on anyone that ever had the chance to meet him. He will always be remembered and greatly missed by those that were blessed to know him.
Pallbearers will be Zachary Sellers, Clark Sellers, Myron Freeman, Glen Curtis Gardner, Dustin Miller, and John Brady. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Hyslip, Boyd Russell, David Johnson, Ricky Stevens, Glen Dale Gardner, Brian Gardner, Justin Towery, Cameron Wilkes, Landen Wilkes.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Moro, Arkansas with Brother Charles McKendree and Brother Gary Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 10:00-12:00 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
621 West Chestnut Street
Marianna, AR  72360
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com