Rickey Mills Obituary
Rickey Allen Mills, 66, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on January 23rd, 2024.
Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Pamela Kay White Mills; son Tony Mills (Jill); daughter, Erica Beth Mills Tompkins; grandsons Riley and Reece Mills; father, Dick Mills (Joan); siblings, Danny Mills (Mary), Johnny Mills (Karen), Dickey Mills, Alecia Terry (Don), and Lori Eibert; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He also left behind his precious rat terrier, Pearl Jean, who brought him much happiness and comfort.
He was predeceased by his mother, Elizabeth Smallman Lowe.
Rickey worked over 30 years in sales for Heavy Duty Mack Truck parts. He had a superb work ethic and treated all with equal respect.
He loved life and making people laugh. Most of all he loved his family and knew what awaited him in God’s Eternal Kingdom.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home at 2:00 PM with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow at Needs Creek Cemetery.
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8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, AR 72205
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