The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the funeral home. Viewing will be Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Ricky was born on October 12, 1990, in Poteau, Oklahoma, to Priscilla Ann (Hankins) Watts and Richard Lee Watts, and passed away on December 14, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri.
Ricky loved working on the Brazil Creek Ranch, especially working cows, riding the side-by-side, and doing anything outdoors. He loved being on the tractor in every aspect—baling hay, brush hogging, or just making another lap while taking in the sunrise and sunset. He was a hard worker who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Ricky enjoyed fishing, hunting, and shooting, and he absolutely cherished his role as “Uncle Bub” to his nieces and nephews. He also deeply loved his dog, Fred, who was like a child to him and rarely left his side.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Priscilla Watts; grandparents, Arnol Watts, Millie Sisco, and Delbert Hankins; and his uncle, Monty Watts.
Survivors include his father, Rick Watts; sisters, Amanda Fowler, Kayla Saulsberry and husband Travis, and Krista Watts; nieces and nephews, Kason, Wyatt, Kyler, Kallen, Layna, Jett, and Wrynlee; grandmothers, Dalaine Sloan and Shirley Watts; aunt, Becky Terry and husband Scotty; uncles, Jason Watts and wife Amanda, and Brad Oliver and wife Katie; and his cousins who were more like brothers, Monty Watts and Josh Watts, along with numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and loved ones.
Pallbearers will be Monty Watts, Kason Watts, Josh Watts, Wyatt West, BJ Lewis, and Frank Stewart.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jimbo Hammontree, Big Bobby Hammontree, Little Bobby Hammontree, Travis Clem, and Michael Qualls.
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