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Ricky was born on Tuesday, August 5, 1958 in Council Bluffs, IA to Louie Dean and Bonita (Bullock) Withers. Rick graduated from Glendale High School in 1976. He worked as a professional trim carpenter for most of his life. He was an avid hunter and loved hunting birds, deer and turkey. Rick was one of a kind and his humor was unmatched. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Rick is survived by two sisters, Pamela Turner and Brenda Allai; one nephew, eight nieces and many cousins and great-nephews and nieces.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Bonita Withers; one sister, Debbie Kittrell; grandparents, Riley and Pearl Withers, and Oliver and Sophia Bullock.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 3, 2025 at Klingner Cope Funeral Home Rivermonte. Springfield, MO. Graveside service will follow visitation at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donation be made to the Missouri Dept. of Conservation. https://mdc.mo.gov/contact-engage/donate
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Steven Stith
November 3, 2025
God bless your soul Ricky!
I just saw this Obit or I would of been at service!
I have so many memories and stories of the good old days of time spent with Ricky the Comedian! Years ago I was having a beer with Rick and told him I stayed in a motel room on a job I was working and two days later developed an itch in private parts. He told me that you had a case of the Savor Tooth Crouch Cricket, I about fell out of my chair with laughter and said I didn't know you were a doctor but your diagnosis was correct, however the real Doctor used a different term :)
I have many more stories of Ricky but will keep to myself for now! ( use your imagination it's Ricky) Want to hear more call me 417-693-0034
God Bless your family Ricky!!
Love you, Steve Stith
Randy Ursino
November 2, 2025
I didn't know Rick very well or for very long. But he made a good impression on me such a nice guy. Yep always smiling and laughing. That's a nice picture of him with his beard and a good smile. He will be missed super nice guy.
Susan Christian
October 31, 2025
So sorry to hear
It's getting too real these days
I just went to Craig Crockers funeral
Calum & Karen Pender
October 30, 2025
Oh, how sad we are!! Rickster (as we called him) was one of our first friends here in Springfield. In 2004, we met him and it was always wonderful to see him. He will always be a bright spark in our memories.
Thank you for the good times! Cheers!
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Greg Iott
October 30, 2025
Rest in peace Rick. Your unmatched humor will never be forgotten. Enjoyed shooting the birds and game years ago.
Becky Pierce
October 30, 2025
Rick, you will be missed.
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