Photo courtesy of Brandon's Mortuary, Inc. - Malvern
Feb 8, 1959 - Nov 18, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Gale Terry
December 08, 2025 | Malvern, AR | Acquaintance
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary
December 02, 2025 | Malvern, AR | Friend
To Marquita,
I am so sorry for all of the losses you and your family has endured. I cannot promise any day will be easier. All you will learn to do is live with their absence. The lose of Lil Ricky and Mildred was and still is hard for you to this day. I am sorry! XOXO
Ricky, I met you a few times and you were so nice and kindhearted. I know you will be missed.
Shante Nichols
November 27, 2025 | Benton, AR | Acquaintance
Ricky fly,high you are going to be missed
Shannon Bishop
November 24, 2025 | Malvern, AR | Friend
Rest on my brother . Sending my prayers and condolences to the family in this time of need.
Stephen Newborn
November 24, 2025 | Malvern, AR | Friend
Gonna Miss you Unk! Ill cherish ever single memory of you! Love you forever!
Nadia S Willingham
November 23, 2025 | Little Rock, AR | Family
Ricky u was a great friend throughout my life and u will be missed greatly but never forgotten love u brother
Robert Rhodes
November 22, 2025 | Prattsville, AR | Friend
Remembered By
Larry Hardin
November 22, 2025 | Ellijay, GA | Classmate
I'm sorry to hear about an sweet an funny an always dancing an joking friend man what memories I have with Ricky Doby.. u will be missed my friend and classmate till we meet again
Jacqueline/Jackie Simmons Johnson
November 22, 2025 | Dallas, TX | Friend
Ricky Willis Doby, 66, of Prattsville, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. He was born on February 8, 1959, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to his loving parents, Theo and Mildred Elizabeth Bryant Doby.
Ricky attended the public schools in Sheridan, Arkansas, while growing up in Prattsville. In his younger years, he was a gifted basketball player with natural skill and confidence on the court. He loved to have a good time and was known for his energetic personality—Ricky was truly the life of the party. Loud, outspoken, and full of spirit, he never had trouble making his presence known, and he could always bring a smile or a laugh to those around him.
For a period of time, Ricky lived in Oregon, but he eventually found his way back home to Prattsville, where he remained for the rest of his life. Ricky was known throughout the community as a hardworking man. He took pride in maintaining several yards around town and genuinely enjoyed the simple satisfaction of yard work. In his quiet moments, he liked to relax and watch the news, keeping up with the world around him.
Ricky was preceded in death by his loving parents; his son, Ricky Ellison; daughters, Latoya Ramsey and Mildred Ellison; a brother, Phillip Doby; and his nephews, Cletus Box and Joe Nolen.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his daughter, Marquita Doby of Benton, Arkansas; his brother, Joel Clegg (Brenda) of Prattsville; three sisters, Ruth Ann Doby of Portland, Orgon, Arnetta Johnson (Bobby) of Prattsville, Elsie Doby of Malvern; two grandchildren: Da'Rias Doby and Ca'Myah Edwarda along with a host of other relatives and friends who will remember him with love .A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held in Ricky's honor at 1:00 P.M., at Davis Creek Baptist Church in Prattsville, on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Friends and loved ones are invited to share messages of comfort in Ricky’s online guestbook below.
Brandon’s Mortuary is honored to be entrusted with his professional care.
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