Rickey Joe Lemons was born September 19, 1949 to Ethredge and Moliccie Lemons in Waldron, Arkansas. He departed this life June 16, 2019 at the age of 69 years, 8 months and 28 days.
He graduated from Fourche Valley High School. He was a retired self-employed truck driver. On February 14, 1998 Rickey Joe Lemons and Judith Irene Grinstead were united in marriage. He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Slick, Oklahoma.
Rickey enjoyed team roping, fly fishing and spending time with his family. He was a character that enjoyed telling jokes and being ornery to those he loved.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Lemons of the Mounds home; daughter, Sarah Roy and husband Raymond of Ava, Missouri; one brother, Ronnie Lemons and wife Judy of Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Wayne and Jim Lemons; one sister, Melba Boyd.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00AM, Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church in Slick, Oklahoma with interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Mounds, Oklahoma. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Faith Baptist Church, Slick, Oklahoma.