Rickey Ray Paulk, Sr. was born September 14, 1957, to Darrell and Shirley Paulk in West Memphis, Arkansas, and he passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020, in Paragould, Arkansas, at the age of 62.

Rickey was preceded in death by his father, Darrell Paulk, and two brothers, Huey "J.R." Paulk and Marshall Dorn Paulk.

Rickey is survived by his mother, Shirley Paulk; son, Rickey (Raven) Paulk, Jr.; daughters, Jennie Ann (Joshua) Gulledge, Shelley (Bradley) Caldwell, Shirley Nicole (Jacob) Smalling, and Samantha Paulk; sisters, Quida (David) Hill, Darrellann (Clifton) Wise, and Karen (Marty) Cooper; 15 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; friend, Wanda Paulk Hill; dog, Taz;  and many friends and family.

A graveside service will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, at Westville City Cemetery in Westville, Oklahoma, where he will be laid to rest with his father and brother.