Ricky Ben Hunter

Ricky Hunter, 69, of Mountainburg, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 in Fort Smith. He was born November 13, 1951 in Mulberry to Floyd and Mary Hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Nathan Friddle.

He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Elaine Hunter of the home; a daughter, Tina Hawkins (James) of Sarasota, FL; a sister, Regita Moses (Rick) of Van Buren; two brothers, Dennis Hunter (Joann) of Mansfield, and Lanny Hunter of Van Buren; seven grandchildren, Sydney Hawkins, Drevan Friddle (Breanna), Nick Friddle (Brittany), Heath Friddle, Olivia Friddle, Cole Jones, and Skyler Greene; and two great-grandchildren, Scarlett Friddle and Katherine Friddle.

Family-hosted memorial service will be 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Alma. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.

Family will visit with friends Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. before the service at First Baptist Church, 211 North Mountain Grove Road, Alma, AR.