Ricky Dildine

Ricky Eugene Dildine, Sr., 55, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012. He was born on March 12, 1957 in Wynne, Arkansas. He was a graduate of Wynne High School (Class of 1975). He was happily married to Charlotte Beth Dildine for 35 years, and they had two sons, Rick Dildine, Jr. and Corey Dildine. With deep devotion to the earth, Rick was a life-long farmer, learning his skills from his father Carl Dildine and Robert "Bobby" Turner. When not farming, Rick was passionate about duck hunting. He spent countless hours in "The Bottoms" mentoring young hunters on how to hunt and duck call with a focus on friendship and sportsmanship. For many Cross County Hunters, a winter wasn't complete without a morning in Rick's duck blind. He sincerely cared for his fellow man and served many years as Constable of the Mitchell Township. He enjoyed taking care of animals and shared that compassion with his children and family. Growing up in a large family, Rick and his four siblings loved and depended on each other throughout their entire lives together. He believed in good manners and common sense and was known throughout the county as a reliable, dependent man who would give anyone the shirt off his back. After college, his children went on to careers that call upon the service and entrepreneurial skills Rick possessed. He was deeply committed to the health, happiness, and well being of his wife and children and will always be remembered for going the extra mile to help those in need. Survivors are his wife of 35 years, Charlotte Beth Dildine of Wynne; sons, Ricky Dildine, Jr. of St. Louis, Missouri; Corey Dildine and wife Courtney Morgan Dildine of Wynne; honorary parents, Robert and Dorothy Turner; brother, Terry Dildine of Wynne; sisters, Jeanette Dildine Barnett of Wynne; Carol Green of Beeville, TX and Ann Dildine Branch of Wynne; and granddog, Salley Marie Dildine; thirteen nephews and 3 nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walker Carl Dildine and Rachel Elizabeth Grantham Dildine; sister, Carolynann Dildine, grandparents Joseph Freeman and Annie Grantham; and grandparents, William and Lettie Irene Dildine. Visitation will be Tuesday, 6 to 8 PM at Kernodle Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Wednesday, at 10 AM at Cogbill Cemetery, Wynne, Arkansas.

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Ricky Dildine

March 12, 1957 - November 24, 2012