Ricky Dean DeMoss

Ricky Dean DeMoss obituary, Atlanta, TX

Ricky Dean DeMoss

Ricky DeMoss Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hanner Funeral Service on Dec. 16, 2025.
Ricky Dean DeMoss, age 74, of Ravanna, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 13, 2025, in a Little Rock, Arkansas Hospital. Ricky was born May 8, 1951, in Plain Dealing, Louisiana, to C.C. and Alma Jean DeMoss. He was retired from Delek U. S. Holdings; served in the United States Army Reserve; was an ordained minister; and was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. Ricky enjoyed spending time with his children and family; loved to watch college football, and was a kind soul who liked to help others.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Sue DeMoss; and by his parents.
Ricky is survived by his current wife of 21 years, Mary DeMoss of Ravanna, Arkansas; his children, Deana Dyer of Texarkana, Texas, Marissa DeMoss of Texarkana, Texas, Regina Miller and husband Daniel of Fayetteville, Arkansas; brothers, Terry DeMoss and wife Angie of Benton, Louisiana, Sean DeMoss and wife Michelle of Springhill, Louisiana; sisters, Deborah Smith and spouse Barry of Plain Dealing, Louisiana, Tanya Johnston and husband Andy of Nauvoo, Alabama; grandchildren, Grant Son, Lindan Dyer, Emilia Miller; and a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
Memorial Services will be scheduled at a later date.
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