Rickey Don Harding

Harding, Rickey Don, 59, of Peck, KS, passed away on Mon. Jan. 12. He was born in Jonesboro, AR on Aug. 5, 1955. Rickey was raised in Lake City, AR. After graduating, he immediately joined the Air Force, where he retired after 22 years, from McConnell. He received numerous medals and accommodations. Rickey also retired from Lear Jet. He was a loving son, father, grandfather, and brother, who worked hard his whole life. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Harding. Rickey is survived by his mother, Atlas Harding; children, Candy, James, and Chris Harding; 5 grandchildren; loving companion, Paula Tull, and her sons; sister, Sandra Voyles.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Emerson Memorial Chapel with Van Gilbert officiating and Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Burial will follow at Bowman Cemetery with active pallbearers being Gary Metz, George “Mike” Wright, Willie McDaniel, Joe Williams,Randy Newton, and Gary Snyder. The honorary pallbearers will be Brian Bass, Travis Bass, and Dewayne Snyder.

Visitation will be prior to the service at 12:30 p.m. at Emerson Funeral Home.