of Ozark, AR
February 15, 1958 - November 23, 2024
Ricky Allen Melson, 66, a resident of Ozark, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 in Ozark. He was born February 15, 1958 to Elzie W. and Anna Lou (Moore) Melson in Clarksville, Arkansas.
Ricky was a proud member of the Cherokee Nation, he was once a deacon at Webb City Baptist Church, currently a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark and loved to work outdoors with gardening, woodworking and camping trips with Mary Ann and the grandkids. The grandkids he loved so much knew him as Pops, his family referred to him as the best husband, dad and Pops. They will forever be grateful for the recent memories made at Silver Dollar City and the tremendous amount of love that he had shown them.
He was preceded in death by his father, Elzie W. Melson.
Those that are left to cherish the memories of Ricky are his loving wife, Mary Ann Melson of Ozark; two sons, John and wife, Amy Melson of Springfield, Missouri and Jeffrey and wife, Celia Melson of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one daughter, Kristen and husband, Alex Gilley of Washburn, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Lily and Lucy Melson of Springfield, Missouri, Lola, Mary Clarie and Evie Melson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ryder Capon, Aria and Rhodes Gilley of Washburn, Missouri; his mother, Anna Lou Melson; two sisters, Trish and husband, Joe Richards and Joyce and husband, Danny Stepp; along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Cremation arrangements are being made under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home. A memorial service for Ricky will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Ozone Baptist Church in Ozone, with burial to follow in Russell Cemetery in Ozone, Arkansas.
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13 Condolence(s)
Deborah Melson
Saturday, November 30, 2024
RIP my dear cousin. You were a kind soul with a wonderful smile. Condolences to your close family.
David Brown
Saturday, November 30, 2024
It was such a pleasure to know Ricky and to call him my friend.
He was such a pleasant and godly man.
Jo Ann Snyder
Friday, November 29, 2024
David and Jeanne Stepp
Friday, November 29, 2024
You are in our thoughts.
James and Janie Ford
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
A bright light of Jesus has been taken to Heaven. We are so blessed to have known Rick and Mary Ann. They were quite an inspiration to all who knew them. Praying for Mary Ann and family as they lean on the LORD to find their way forward.
Scott & Kissa Nease
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Mary Ann, We were shocked and saddened to hear about Rick. Praying for you and the kids. Rick was a sweet funny man. I know you will all miss him. Love on each other to get through this time. God has you all in his hands
Tom & Wanda Stanton
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Oh, what a tragic loss for
Rick's family! We send our sincerest condolences to Mary Ann and all his family. Rick taught Tom's Sunday School class in the old Bono Baptist Church building. We all remember Rick's smile and sweet spirit. Family cherish those sweet memories, because as long as you have them you'll have Rick with you. Our love and prayers are for each of you.
Kris Balvin
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Craig and I considered Rick a good friend, even though we’ve only known him and MaryAnn for about a year. We had such fun sharing a dinner, playing Wizards and Skipbo, and going camping at Hawthorn Bluff with them. We grieve his passing, but are comforted by knowing that Rick is with Jesus and we will see him again in heaven.
We are praying for you, MaryAnn, and for your family- and we send our love
John Birdsong
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
We are devastated and heartbroken for Mary Ann and all the family. We pray for God's tender peace and comfort in your tragic loss. We thank God that we had the privilege of knowing Rick and working with him.
Laura Lehnen
Monday, November 25, 2024
Rick was such a joy to be around. I always enjoyed listening to his stories about his family and especially his grandkids. He always talked about them with a huge smile on his face. My prayers go out to Mary Ann and his entire family. Rick will be dearly missed.
ALLEN BROWN
Monday, November 25, 2024
So sorry for your loss Ricky was a high school classmate, and I always counted him as a friend. After reading the obituary I can see that Ricky lived a great life and was greatly blessed by GOD. Memories are a gift from GOD so hold on to them and they will bless you.
Becky Cook Climer
Monday, November 25, 2024
Jerry Atkins
Monday, November 25, 2024
Most sincere condolences. He will be missed by all of us