of West Memphis, AR

January 20, 1953 - November 24, 2023

Ricky Eugene Mckay, 70 years of age, from West Memphis, AR passed away at his home on November 24, 2023.
Ricky was born in West Memphis in 1953 to Joe Egar Mckay and Anna May Cissel Mckay. He graduated from West Memphis in the class of 1971. He married the love of his life, Deborah Mckay, in June of 1971. They were happily married for 52 years. He was employed by the West Memphis Police Department for for 39.5 years before retiring in 2019. He also was employed by Southland Greyhound Park for 20 of those years.
Ricky was preceded in death by his lovely daughter, Meredith Mckay Dunavant of West Memphis, AR; his sisters, Cleo Hatchett of West Memphis, AR and Wilma "Jeannie" Egar Proctor of Nashville, TN; his brother, Jimmy Mckay of Portageville, MO and his parents, Joe and Anna Mckay of West Memphis, AR.
Ricky is survived by his wife, Deborah Mckay of West Memphis, AR; his son, John Mckay and wife, of Marion, AR; his brother, Teddy Joe Mckay of Memphis, TN; his grandchildren, Dylan Dunavant, Alexis Mckay, Bradley Sexton, Lauren Mckay, Alex Sexton and wife, and Chris Sexton and wife. Ricky also leaves behind two great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com