Ricky Willis

Rick "Ricky" Willis, 57, of Alma, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at his home. He was born April 12, 1964 in Fort Smith. He was a self-employed painter, and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, George Willis; and a son, Chad Corbell.

He is survived by two sons, Joey McAuley of Muskogee, and Cody Cole of Clarksville; his mother, Retta (Norman) Willis of Alma; two sisters, Brenda Lewallen of Alma, and Linda Jones of Petit Jean; a brother, Jimmy Willis of Alma; and several grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2021 at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.

Pallbearers will be Clayton Jones, Keagan Barnes, Zack Hooten, Todd Clark, Roy Cox, Stephen Harris, Stephen Robbins, and Aaron Putman. David Lewallen will serve as honorary pallbearer.

The family will visit with friends from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.