Richard Darnell "Ricky" Snook Jr.
July 5, 1948 - June 14, 2017
Richard Darnell "Ricky" Snook Jr., 68, of Bradford, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 peacefully in his sleep following many years of valiant struggle. Through it all he kept a positive attitude. Ricky was born July 5, 1948 in Newport, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard Darnell Sr. and Laura Ann (Lance) Snook. On June 20, 1969 Ricky married Judy (Douthit) Snook and together they raised one son, Richard Darnell "Skipper" Snook III. Ricky was employed by American Lantern as lead glass cutter for 13 years until he became disabled. He was a member of Old Glaise Baptist Church. Ricky enjoyed his church and his church family; was interested in what was happening in his friends lives; and loved his family. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Left to cherish Ricky's memory is his wife of 48 years, Judy (Douthit) Snook; one son, Richard Darnell "Skipper" Snook III and fiancé Renee Burgess of Bradford; one brother, Doug (Terri) Snook of Bradford; one sister, Lynda (Bobby) Sanford of Bradford; aunts and uncles, Dean (Nae) Lance of Newport, Peggy Throckmortin of Mountain View, Mel (Norma) Snook of Searcy, Margaret Roberts of Old Glaise, and Charles (Sally) Snook of New Port Richey, Florida; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. at Old Glaise Missionary Baptist Church with services beginning at 2:00 pm. Bro. Johnny Mitchell and Bro. Ron Marlin will be officiating the service. Interment to follow at Coffeyville Cemetery. Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Tom Sanford, Garril Cochran, Robbie Medlock, Justin Rhew, Joel Brinkley, and Jonathon Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Leasure, Leroy Mitchell, and Tony Free. A personal request of Ricky's was to have Judy Willis, J.C. Gates, Peggy Miller, Tricia Wade Vest, and Lacey Mitchell sing at his service. Arrangements entrusted to Bradford Memorial Funeral Home of Bradford, Arkansas. www.bradfordmemorial.com
Richard Darnell "Ricky" Snook Jr., 68, of Bradford, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 peacefully in his sleep following many years of valiant struggle. Through it all he kept a positive attitude. Ricky was born July 5, 1948 in Newport, Arkansas.... View Obituary & Service Information
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