Rickey Holstead Obituary
Rickey Lynn Holstead passed away December 3, 2025 in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Born May 23, 1957 in Dumas, Arkansas to the late Vestal and Wanda Brooks Holstead, Rickey worked as a mechanic.
Rickey is survived by one grandson; brothers Bill Holstead (Barbara), Jamie Holstead (Kathy), and David Holstead (Jodie); sisters Sherry Goins (Gene), Tammy Smit, and Connie Perry (Stewart) as well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other family.
Rickey is preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Burrows, daughter Robin Holstead, and sisters Jean Mason and Georgia Ritchie.
No services are scheduled at this time.
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