Rickey Dean Walls was born on February 9, 1959 in Modesto, CA to Elmer and Francis (Kirby) Walls. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Donald Walls, William Walls, Junior Walls and David Walls; sisters, Judy Walls, Lela Espinoza, Stella Victory, Connie Walls, Ann Walls and Patricia Walls Peacock.

Rickey was a resident of McCurtain County for most of his life. He married his loving wife, Paula Carol Davis on February 5, 1997 in Dequeen, AR. He liked anything to do with being outside. Rickey loved deer hunting and fishing, mowing the grass and working his garden. He liked racing the grandkids on his lawnmower and them on their bikes. Rickey dearly loved those kids. He was very much a family man; a simple man who enjoyed simple things. Rickey will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Rickey is survived by his wife, Paula Carol Walls of the home; sons, Jacob Ivey of Valliant, OK and Thomas Buckman and wife, Kelley of Kansas, OK; daughter, Nakita Ivey of Fort Towson; grandchildren, Alyssa Buckman, Jayvan Buckman, Jake Thomas Buckman, Lowell Stuart, Matthew Graham, Summer Graham, Mea Ivey, Hayden Ivey and Elijah Ivey; brothers Kenneth Walls, Bob Walls and wife, Treasa; sister, Janie Walls Mussett; numerous nieces and nephews; along with a host of other family, friends and loved ones.