of Lake City, AR
August 30, 1959 - August 22, 2024
Ricky James Rand, age 64, of Lake City, AR went into the Lord's and his Daddy's hands on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 8:51p.m. He was born in Helena, AR on August 30, 1959 to Robert and Ruthie Rand. Kid Rick, as he was affectionately known, loved riding the levee, fishing and taking his boat down to the river. Every Sunday he could be found at George Ray's Drag Strip. He loved crawfish, throwing darts, playing horseshoes and was a pool shark. He loved his Razorbacks and watching wrestling. He will be remembered as a good man who loved the Lord.
He is preceded in death by his daddy, Robert Rand.
He is survived by his loving momma, Ruthie Rand of Lake City; his daughter, Courtney (Anthony) Reece of Black Oak; son, Casey Rand of the home; sisters, Barbara Rand of Lake City and Renee Gamble of Benton; grandkids, Hunter Rand of Jonesboro, Trever Mangrum of Paragould, Lexie Rand of Black Oak, Casen, Talen and Jaelyn Rand of the home; nephew, Dennis (Lyndsey) Gomez of Brookland; nieces, Holly and Jamie Gamble of Benton; 4 great nieces and 1 great nephew; 2 great-great nephews and 3 great-great nieces; several uncles, aunts, cousins and so many friends and family.
Funeral services will be on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 2pm at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue, Jonesboro.
Visitation will precede the service beginning at 1pm.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Anthony Reece, Hunter Rand, Trever Mangrum, Owen Slater, Michael Pyburn and Brian Gamble. Honorary pallbearers will be James Timms, #1 Dennis Gomez, Fred Mize, Vic Qualls, Smug Richardson, Brad Hall, Terry Hood, Jon Milligan, Sid Hawkins, Mark Moneymaker and Mike Stayton.
''It's all gonna be ok.''
Arrangements are under the care of Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home.
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20 Condolence(s)
Audra (King) Fulcher
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Prayers for the family. Always there for people and a wonderful man. You will be missed, Rick.
Amberly
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Courtney, I am so sorry for the passing of your daddy. I know he meant the world to you. He was a good man.
He loved my brother at one time and he helped take care of and raise my nephew. We will always remember his kindness and gratitude. We love you.
Daniel winford
Saturday, August 24, 2024
He was a really good guy always polite didn't where you was at if he knew you he'd welcome you. he truly will be missed
Virginia. Breckle
Saturday, August 24, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss..I didn't know him but I know how it feels to loose a Brother..God bless you and your family
Monte and Kimberly Emery
Friday, August 23, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you.
Dennis Gomez
Friday, August 23, 2024
Uncle Rick will be missed. Never forgotten. Liked and loved by many. See ya when I get there.
Aaron and Bichole Bricker
Friday, August 23, 2024
Deepest sympathy, you will be missed!
Erin Milligan-Timbs
Friday, August 23, 2024
Prayers for comfort for you all! Courtney and Casey if you need anything please let me know I’ll do what I can.
Glenda faye Smith goddard
Friday, August 23, 2024
Oh Ruthie and family, so sorry to hear this news.i never got to know him, but he sounded like a great kid.Its so hard to lose a child.he sure looked like his dad Robert. All our love to you and family.
In case you don't remember, my mom was retha Smith. Robert was mom brother.
Take care of you. Hugs
Jean Sefers (Strickland)
Friday, August 23, 2024
So sorry about Rick. The times I was around him he was a sweet guy. He will be missed by many. To Renee and all the family, prayers for comfort.
Bonnie Adams
Friday, August 23, 2024
Sorry for your loss. He was a fun boy who grew up as a good man.
Ronnie Wilson
Friday, August 23, 2024
Rest in peace. Ricky. Give your Dad a hug for me.
Terry Hood
Friday, August 23, 2024
God bless the Rand family . love yall .
Steve Terrell
Friday, August 23, 2024
My big brother is now at home. All my love.
Shelley
Friday, August 23, 2024
I will miss you. You was a good friend and neighbor for 30 years. I Love You and Yours like my own...
Cynthia Haynes
Friday, August 23, 2024
Praying for you all!!
Chris Bergstrom
Friday, August 23, 2024
Ruthie, Barbara, Renee, Courtney, Casey and the rest of the Rand Family, My family sends our deepest sympathies on the loss of Ricky, Ricky was my Grandmother Ellen Smith's first cousin.
Kenneth Friend
Friday, August 23, 2024
So sorry
Steve carner
Friday, August 23, 2024
Always there for a friend in need. He will be missed by everyone,god bless
Angie Valahan
Friday, August 23, 2024
God bless this family and Rick you will be missed!