of Cave City, AR
July 31, 1945 - January 8, 2021
Richard Thomas Ring, aka Pete Ring, of Cave City, Arkansas, passed away January 8th, 2021 at age 75.
He was born July 31, 1945 in Batesville, Arkansas to Jeff and Irene Beatrice (Staley) Ring.
Pete's passion was in living for the Lord and the Lord gifted him in the area of serving others. He was always thinking of what he could do to help others. All along his mail route he made good friends and would always look for ways to do something extra if he saw a need or just to encourage someone.
You could often find him driving someone to doctor appointments, picking up mail or running errands for people. For those that had surgery, lost a loved one, was widowed or was going through hard times of some kind, he would call, write, and/or visit. He spent many hours over the years visiting people in nursing homes.
When he wasn't helping someone else move something, fix something or build something, you could find him at the school or at the park picking up garbage.
Pete loved to make people laugh and had a special way with children, always being so silly just to get a good laugh. This was another gift from the Lord. He loved to laugh and joke and retell stories and good memories with people.
He loved his church family and was a member of the Harrison Street Church of Christ. He often served in church and he loved to share the Lord with others. He did so in the last week of his life, encouraging the nurses, and praying for and with them in a moment when it was needed most.
He was a United States Army veteran.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Irene Ring, brothers Jesse and JD Ring, sister Geraldine Ring, and daughter Shanda Shreve.
He is survived by his children, Mandy Treadway, Kari Ring, and Lucas Ring, siblings Bobby Ring, Sharon Ring, and beloved grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
He was survived and preceded in death by many others who were precious and like family to him and we thank you for these special, deep friendships that brought him so much joy and did so much for him in return.
Pete kept up a book that he wrote in whenever something funny happened that he wanted to remember. He was a special man and will be missed by many. We would love for you to write out memories to share with us so we can create a book filled with memories to remind us of how many lives he touched. Please mail letters to PO Box 331, Cave City, AR 72521 or email your memories to mandytread@hotmail.com
Honorary pallbearers are Ebby Shreve, LC Spurlock, Bobby Ring, Terry St John, Darin Martin, Marty Shreve, and Clede Treadway.
Pete Ring asked to have a graveside service only, to protect others. Graveside services will be Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 2:00pm at Maxville Cemetery with Steve Smith officiating.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks and social distancing will be observed.
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32 Condolence(s)
Laquida Isaacs
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Pete had the most genuine smile ever. It was always a joy to see him at church, McDonald's or on the street, he made you glad to know him.
Susan Crabtree
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Pete is now where he was looking forward to going one day. Praying
for comfort for his family and all his friends.
Marketta smith
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
He was a good man every time you meet him always had a smile on his face I was to say that he was around all them Smith’s guys I bet there having a good time in Heaven you be miss
Martha Rose Thurman
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
I am so sorry he left so soon.. I had the pleasure of meeting him and enjoyed his goodness..his humor.. so sorry....
Linda Jeffery Stephens
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Though I haven't seen Pete in years, I will always remember his quick wit and sense of humor. He loved to make others laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Angela Davis
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Pete was without a doubt the most genuine, humble, kind soul I’ve ever known. We enjoyed many mission trips, long talks, and so much laughter. Until we will meet again....
Cecil Dwayne Millikin
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Pete will be missed at Southside. We could always depend on Pete to help support our Gospel Meetings. Great man!
Steve and Judy Cargill
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Pete was such a kind man. I will always remember one of the first times our oldest grandson from out of town went to church with us, Pete stuck out his fist (before Covid) for a “fist bump,†and the grandson was so tickled and returned the “bump†and a “high five†with a huge grin. Pete will definitely be missed! Rest In Peace, dear friend!
Harold Wren
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Pete was a good friend and co-worker. A good Christian man. So sorry for your loss.
Harold and Brenda Wren
Ebby G and Clydella Shreve
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Love and prayers to all who love him. He will be greatly missed. He will be in our hearts always.
Alma Shaw
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Pete was one of the "3 Musketeers" who occupied the back seat directly behind my husband and myself. I enjoyed greeting them and teasing them a little nearly every Sunday. He will certainly be missed. His smile could light up a room!
Billy Cline
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Pete was truly a humble servant of the Lord!!!
Lehman Ivy Stephens
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
When I went into the church building I always saw Pet on the seat he always sat. He always had a big smile on his face and a how you doing voice, when we shook hands and we talked about all the deer he use to see on his rounds. He will be missed by all in church and his seat will forever be empty. Prayers for his families.
Shannon Brown
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Praying for peace and comfort for this family. Pete is now with the one he served everyday, walking those streets of gold and basking in the love of our Lord. You will be missed Pete.
Dustin and Tammy Crouch
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
We will sure miss having Pete as a neighbor/friend. He was one of the best people you could find. If we ever needed anything we always knew he would do anything to help. Just his friendly wave and smile was enough to cheer you up. So thankful to have known such a great person. Praying for all of his family and friends.
Melissa Goodman
Monday, January 11, 2021
Pete was such a sweet and Godly man. He enjoyed life and helping others. My first roller coaster ride was with him when I was pretty young on a youth trip to Magic Springs. I was a little scared but he made me feel safe. I am glad to have known such a gentle soul. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Douglas Brinkley
Monday, January 11, 2021
Good Man Pete will miss you
Peggy Pearce
Monday, January 11, 2021
Pete always had a smile and a kind word. We will miss him at Harrison Street Church of Christ.
Jill Robertson
Monday, January 11, 2021
Prayers for the family.
Melissa Foster
Monday, January 11, 2021
So sorry to hear this, Pete was a good man and was actually related to me. He will be missed..
Michael Reynolds
Monday, January 11, 2021
Pete was a special friend will miss him
Dennis Rogers
Monday, January 11, 2021
Pete was a great man! He would come visit Dad regularly and do whatever he could to help. He was a great friend to our family
Debbie Williams Hill
Monday, January 11, 2021
Prayers for the family.
Robbie Lawrence
Monday, January 11, 2021
May god bess all with peace and comfort, keeping all the family in my thoughts and prayers..
Dale wooldridge
Monday, January 11, 2021
He was a good friend when I needed a friend. I will miss him. I
Ladene Bray
Monday, January 11, 2021
I've known Pete for fifty plus years and he was one of the kindest people I have ever known. He loved God and it was evidenced by the life that he lived. He was also a lot of fun to be around. Nothing pleased him more than to pull a joke on someone. RIP my friend. We will meet again.
Charles Jordan
Monday, January 11, 2021
Pete was a very kind man and generous with his time helping others. He was always there offering words of encouragement and reaching out to others with cards and letters. We have lost a fine Christian man and we will always hold his memory close to our heart.
Charles, Linda and Hunter.
Junior Bristow
Monday, January 11, 2021
Pete was a special friend to our family, couldnt ask for a better friend, he spent a many day and night at our house when I was growing up. Rest in peace pete. I know you and jimmy will have alot to talk about.
Renda Burge Reynolds
Monday, January 11, 2021
I've known Pete for more than 50 years...a nicer man would be hard to find. He certainly fulfilled his destiny here on earth! May God bless his family!
Aaron Jeffery
Monday, January 11, 2021
Prayers for his family.
Ann and Dwayne Mobley
Monday, January 11, 2021
Pete was such a good man, friend and neighbor. He will be missed by all of us.
Vicky Smith
Monday, January 11, 2021
Pete was the kindest man with the kindest heart. He was a dedicated servant of the Lord and gave encouragement to my husband and I often. He will be greatly missed. Our deepest love and sympathy go out to his family.