Richard ‘Ricky’ Piland, 73

A graveside funeral service for Richard Dean “Ricky” Piland, 73, was held Dec. 12, 2024, at Sims Cemetery. 

Ricky died Dec. 8. He was born Jan. 22, 1951, in Gainesville, to Robert and Rose (Herndon) Piland.

Ricky married Ella May Cutshall on Aug. 4, 1972, in Gainesville. He attended School of the Ozarks. He worked at Tobin-Hamilton for 10 years, making shoes. He then built a house and moved back to Ozark County. Ricky worked on tractors and hay equipment and hauled hay for people. He also cleaned the Ford garage. Ricky served on the Bryant Fire Department for many years. He loved his family and friends. He will be missed by those who knew him.

He is survived by his wife Ella May Piland of Gainesville; daughters: Tammy Smith (Jerry Joe Smith); three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren, all of Harrison, Arkansas; and daughter Tracy Piland (Brian Timmons) of Rogers, Arkansas; one brother, Elvin Piland of Gainesville; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rose Piland of Wilhoit;  brother Eldo Piland of Wilhoit; and several cousins, uncles and aunts.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sims Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville.