He was a Union pipeliner and member of Enon Baptist Church. Ricky was a member of the pipeliner�s Labor and Operator�s Union for 45 years. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, along with hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Larry Burton, Robert Burton, and Kenneth Burton.
He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Michelle Burton; his daughter and son-in-law, Candice and Brad VanDee; two brothers, Jackie Burton and wife Betty and Randy Burton; one sister, Linda Carpenter and husband Lloyd; two grandsons, Parker and Preston VanDee; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial in Union Ridge Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Memorials may be made to Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church.
Condolences(8)
SONYA &Todd
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, August 23, 2021 To Candice and all of the family… We are so sorry for your loss and are praying for God to supply all the strength and love you all need to get through this heartbreaking and immeasurable loss. Hang on to all the good memories…. they will get you through this and strengthen you as times passes by.All our love,
Sonya & Todd
Randy griffith
Hamburg, AR Friday, August 20, 2021 Ricky,Kenny fryer,and I rented a house out pampa,tx one time.sure do miss those days. So sorry for his family.Diane Fryar
Broken Arrow, OK Wednesday, August 18, 2021 My heart and prayers are with y'all during this timeBilly & Mildred Jones
Monticello, AR Wednesday, August 18, 2021 We sure always loved you Ricky Dean. You were a very good friend.Mark&Mary withers
North little rock, AR Monday, August 16, 2021 We are so sorry to hear of Ricky's passing, the family is in our prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Monday, August 16, 2021 My prayers of comfort go up for all of Ricky's family! You have my sympathy at this very sad time!Tommy Wooldridge
, TX Monday, August 16, 2021 So sorry Ricky was a good friendJohn & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Monday, August 16, 2021 Family - you are all in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.Love,
John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Jake, Jared, and Brad