of West Helena, AR

May 26, 1952 - August 25, 2024

Richard (Ricky) Edward Johnston, age 72, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on Monday, May 26, 1952 to the late Eddie and Virginia (Stafford) Johnston at the Helena Hospital in Helena, Arkansas.
Ricky was a butcher for over twenty years and spent the last twenty-one years in the maintenance department at Phillips County Community College. He enjoyed boating, camping, working on motorcycles, cars and lawn mowers. Ricky could fix almost anything.

He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Connie (Morgan) Johnston of their home; son, Morgan Edward Johnston of Jonesboro, Arkansas; sister, Joni (Phillip) Bokker of Batesville, Arkansas; uncle, Don (Towona) Stafford, their two daughters, Tiffany and Debbie; four nieces; one nephew; brother-in-law, Darryl (Betty) Morgan, their son, David; a host of special family members, friends, and several really good ''girlfriends'' whom he worked with at the college.

Ricky is preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Johnston and Virginia (Stafford) Johnston and brother, Mark Johnston.

A visitation for Ricky Johnston will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at The Twin City Church of Christ in West Helena, Arkansas.

Funeral Service for Ricky Johnston will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 29,2024 at The Twin City Church of Christ in West Helena, Arkansas. Officiants will be Brother Bobbie Baker and Brother Larry Scott.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, Arkansas (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com