Ricky Dale Tharp

Ricky was born on December 30, 1966 in Terrell, Texas to parents Michael Edgar Tharp and Norma (Cox)Tharp and entered into eternal rest on October 7, 2019 at the age of 52. Ricky graduated from Kaufman High School, where he played football. He was a character - stubborn, hard-headed and a big teddy bear - who his family loved dearly. Ricky loved his children, grandchildren and his dogs Lobo and Princess. He also loved the Steelers, sports, fishing, John Wayne, the Beatles, playing his bass guitar and riding on his Harley motorcycle, which was on his bucket list. Ricky was a member of the Church of Christ.

Ricky was preceded in death by his grandmother Maureen Cox; grandmother Blanche Tharp; grandfather Ed Tharp; brother Michael Ray Tharp and grandson Adrian Anderson.

He is survived by his mother Norma Tharp of Kemp, Texas; father Michael Tharp of Kemp, Texas; daughter Felicia Tharp of Kaufman, Texas; son Ricky Tharp, Jr. and Sarah of Dallas, Texas; grandson Tristan Anderson; granddaughter Erica Wren; granddaughter Grace (on the way); sister Michelle McKinney and Luke of Gun Barrel City, Texas; numerous beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members and many friends.