Ricky Dean Withers, age 67 of Springfield, MO. peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in Springfield, MO.

Ricky was born on Tuesday, August 5, 1958 in Council Bluffs, IA to Louie Dean and Bonita (Bullock) Withers. Rick graduated from Glendale High School in 1976. He worked as a professional trim carpenter for most of his life. He was an avid hunter and loved hunting birds, deer and turkey. Rick was one of a kind and his humor was unmatched. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Rick is survived by two sisters, Pamela Turner and Brenda Allai; one nephew, eight nieces and many cousins and great-nephews and nieces.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Bonita Withers; one sister, Debbie Kittrell; grandparents, Riley and Pearl Withers, and Oliver and Sophia Bullock.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 3, 2025 at Klingner Cope Funeral Home Rivermonte. Springfield, MO. Graveside service will follow visitation at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donation be made to the Missouri Dept. of Conservation. https://mdc.mo.gov/contact-engage/donate