Richard Steven Reedy, 61, of Fort Smith, passed from this life November 10, 2019 in Anthony, Kansas. Rick was born February 13, 1958 in Fairmont, West Virginia to Charles and Dorothy Long Reedy. He was a 32 Degree Mason and was active on many committees in the River Valley including being a Board Member at Area Agency on Aging, Sebastian County Criminal Coordination Committee, Chairman for the Sebastian Retired Citizens Association, Executive Member on the Crawford/Sebastian County Development Council and the River Valley Food Bank Advisory Council.
His love for the outdoors and firearms was evident by his involvement with the Pajaro Gun Club, the Fort Smith Gun Club and Old Fort Gun Club. Rick was active in local government, being a member of the Quorum Court and was Justice of the Peace for District 13. He, along with his wife Karla successfully operated Rick’s Used Auto Parts and Sales since 1982. Rick had a passion for racing, sponsoring many teams as well as his own NASCAR Slim Jim All-Pro team for three years. Rick cared deeply for his community, and worked tirelessly promoting Fort Smith and Sebastian County. Generous, almost to a fault, Rick was selfless in his giving and assisting others; helping people, sometimes complete strangers with auto parts, even auto repairs. Rick was a member at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where he volunteered his efforts whenever possible.
Rick is survived by his wife of 42 years, Karla; their son, Tyler; their daughters, Tiffany Robinson and her husband Dennis and Kira Sheley and her husband Brandon; three grandchildren, Ricki Ranee Robinson, Kelsey Todd and Jenny Robinson; his great granddaughter, Avalyn; two sisters, Beth Reedy and Janie Huber; two brothers, Bud and Randy Reedy; as well as his four legged friends, Jewels Reedy and his constant companion, Sambo Reedy. Rick was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Sylvia Reed.
Mass will be 10:00am Saturday November 16, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Rosary will be said at 6:00pm Friday, November 15, 2019 in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, with visitation to follow the rosary. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Robinson, Travis Vaughn, Billy Gibson, Troy Pratt, Barry Parsons, Steve Werley, Steve Gordon, Eric Edmondson, Chuck Knight, Scottie Anderson, Kenny Hollamon and Charlie Haley.
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