Johnny Wayne Richey, 75, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed away on December 12, 2025, in his home surrounded by family. He was born on December 16, 1949, in Gladewater, Texas to John Walter Richey and Mozelle Love (Kirk) Richey. Johnny married Marcia Lambert 49 years ago in Enid, Oklahoma on October 2, 1976. During this wonderful union they had two children, Jeff Lambert and Alicia Burke.
Johnny was a dedicated and hardworking man who took great pride in providing for his family. A true jack of many trades, he spent many years working in the oil field before later driving a milk truck. Eventually, he settled into his profession in HVAC. Throughout his working life, he was known for his reliability, strong work ethic, and willingness to do whatever was needed to get the job done. Johnny’s life was marked by deep passion and quiet dedication. As a young man he found joy on the water with his family – skiing and boating. He also developed a love for bowling, a pastime he shared with his wife and friends that grew into a cherished family tradition.
Incredibly handy by nature, Johnny was always tinkering, fixing and learning new skills. He loved sharing his knowledge with those he loved. Johnny treasured moments spent taking his grandchildren on adventures. Though he was not always the center of attention, Johnny’s calm and steady presence brought warmth and laughter into every room. His quiet strength, generosity, and unwavering love for his family will be remembered and deeply missed by all who knew him.
Johnny is survived by his devoted wife, Marcia Richey, children Jeff Lambert and Alicia Burke and husband Hank, grandchildren Amber (Truitt) Pierce, and Amanda (Caleb) Miller, great granddaughters Presley Pierce and Leighton Miller, sister Julia Grigsby, nieces and nephews Kristina Hensley, Magen Mitchell, J.T. Grigsby, Kadyn Hilles and many other nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded by his parents, Walter and Mozelle Richey, sisters Brenda Richey and Beverly Dirden, brothers Jerry Richey and Bobby Richey.
Officiating will be Erman Croney and pallbearers will be Truitt Pierce, Caleb Miller, J.T. Grigsby, Casey Hensley, Randy Fair and Tyler Mitchell.
A Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 1:00 p.m., till time of Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Chapel of Thayer, Missouri. Burial with Military Honors will be at the Arytown- Pleasant Hill Cemetery of Couch, Missouri after the Funeral Service.
Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., — Thayer, Missouri.
December 16, 2025 @ 5:26 pm
Thinking of you and your family, Marcia. May peace and comfort be yours in the days ahead.
December 16, 2025 @ 9:55 pm
Prayers to All of The Family, now and in the days ahead. Always keep the precious memories close to your heart. 🙏
December 21, 2025 @ 7:54 am
Alicia, I’m so sorry for your loss. I loved your dad and my Dad and Mom loved him dearly. They spent hours together working HVAC and he was in their home often. He was moreclike family than a coworker and was always good to me and treated me with respect even though was a know nothing kid. The world was blessed by having a guy like your dad in it and is worse off with out him. I loved how intelligent he was and how I could see the wheels spinning in his mind as he was figuring something out. And his laugh when he was amused by something. Im grateful that I was blessed to know him. And again, I am sorry for your family’s loss. With deep sincerity and sympathy, Jarvis Reed
December 16, 2025 @ 6:09 pm
Oh Johnny..what can I say here without giving you a hard time!
I remember how we spent endless hours adding on to your house in Enid years ago..so many great memories we had.
RIP my friend,
Johnny..you were always a good man & a loyal friend to me & I’m glad I hold great memories of you & your great family
December 16, 2025 @ 10:55 pm
So sorry for your loss..Jim and I are keeping you in our prayers.
December 17, 2025 @ 11:36 am
My prayers and condolences goes out to you Marcia and your family. So sorry for your loss of Johnny.
December 17, 2025 @ 8:48 pm
So sorry for your loss, Marcia. Prayers for you and your family.