Memorial service for Ricky Alan Dearmore, 70 of Smithville, Oklahoma will be held at 5:00 PM on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Octavia Baptist Church in Smithville, Oklahoma with Ed Rogers officiating. The family will also hold a second service at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the Southside Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia with Pastor Pat Chastain officiating, the family will visit with friends from 5:00 PM until service time.
Ricky was born on February 16, 1954 in Warner Robins, GA to Eunice Ruth Millsap (Burdeshaw) and Jerry Oliver Dearmore and passed away on March 18, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents Jerry Dearmore and Eunice Millsap, and brother Victor Dearmore.
Ricky was a faithful servant to the Lord. He was a member of Octavia Baptist Church in Smithville, Oklahoma, where he enjoyed participating in church and the Choctaw Community Center activities. Ricky had a deep love for God's creations and would often retreat to the woods to find treasures and become one with nature, he passed this passion down to his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing with his son in Oklahoma's beautiful waters and growing plants and vegetables. Ricky never met a stranger, he openly shared his struggles as a testimony and was there for anyone that needed help. He unconditionally loved his family and friends with all his heart and the impact he left has made the world a better place.
Survivors include the love of his life, Teresa Dearmore; son, Brian Dearmore; daughters, Tracey Bradley and husband Tony, and Cristie Gillen and husband Chris; sisters, Tammy Hooper and husband Donnie, and Sonda Dearmore; grandchildren, Austin Bradley, Brianna Bradley, Courtney Thompson and husband Levi, Shelby Taylor and husband Josh, and Alana Dearmore; great grandchildren, Karter Taylor, Hazel Thompson, and Dani Thompson; numerous other family, loved ones, and friends.
Cremation is under the direction of Grace Funeral Service of Poteau, Oklahoma.
Octavia Baptist Church
68623 US HWY. 259
Smithville, Oklahoma 74957
Southside Baptist Church
1040 S. Houston Lake Road
Warner Robins, Georgia 31088