of Batesville, AR
June 26, 1948 - August 2, 2025
Rickey Gene DeFries, 77, of Batesville passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025.
He was born June 26, 1948 in Batesville to Fax Jeffrey and Altha Margret (Stice) DeFries.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Elizabeth (Jeffery) DeFries; two sons, Robert Burns (Betty) of Vienna, Virginia, Trey DeFries (Wendy) of Rogers, Arkansas, and three grandchildren, Shelby Burns, Alex Burns, and Nathan DeFries.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ronald Fax DeFries.
Pallbearers are Robert Burns, Trey DeFries, Nathan DeFries, Gary Jeffery, Dan Williams, and Tim Shuttleworth.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:00pm at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville with Chris Garret officiating. Burial will follow at Barnes Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
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24 Condolence(s)
Ed Mabry
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Rickey was a good friend from grade school on up. He will be greatly missed! Condolences to Carolyn and family!
Nancy Hobbd
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Dear Carolyn and family….. I am so sorry to hear about Rickey passing….. Now the cousins are reunited…. May The Lord wrap his arms around you and your family giving you comfort and peace. God Bless
Carol Fulbright Thompson
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Sorry for your loss. It has been several years since I have seen him.
Linda and David Hidy
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Carolyn and family,
So sorry to hear of Rickey's death. He was always such a great guy.
Prayers of comfort for the family.
Linda and David Hidy
Helen Musgrave
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Ricky was a good friend all through elementary school in West Side, Jr high and Batesville high school. It saddens me to learn of his passing. Prayers for his family.
Helen Musgrave
Loretta and Charles Cargill
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
We are so sorry to learn that Rickey has passed. Our love and prayers go out for all of the family and friends who have been privileged to share his life. May the memories you have shared with him be a comfort in the days to come.
Brenda Williams Bearden
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Carolyn , so sorry to hear of Rick's passing . He was a good man , always funny and could make everyone around laugh. I will never forget playing cards for hours and hours on the weekend with you and Rick . You are in my thoughts and prayers .
Chris and Stacy Pretty
Monday, August 4, 2025
Our prayers are with you all, Rick was an outstanding man. My Dad (Roger Burns) certainly enjoyed doing business with him over the years when he would stop by Burns Poultry Equipment.
Jean Williams Rutledge
Monday, August 4, 2025
I was so sorry to hear about Rickies death we were neighbors on West Side for years, he seemed like my little Brother. Prayers for his family.
James Davis
Monday, August 4, 2025
Mr. Defries was always smiling and always such a fun person to be around. You always left feeling better after you talked to him. He will be missed!
Richard & Rose Sparks
Monday, August 4, 2025
Our hearts are with you, praying for peace and comfort from the Lord.
Crystal Hooper
Monday, August 4, 2025
Carolyn,
So sorry to hear of your husband's passing. You are in my prayers.
Jane Vinson
Monday, August 4, 2025
Carolyn and family,
So very sorry for your loss. So many fond memories with Rick working along side Mike-early days at Paul Wright's Men Store. So much fun and laughter. He was truly one of a kind and will be missed deeply! Much love to all.
Linda F. Thompson
Monday, August 4, 2025
Carolyn I'm so sad to hear of Rick's passing he was a great friend to me and will truly be missed.prayers
Linda Foreman
Monday, August 4, 2025
Carolyn we were so very sorry to hear of Rick's passing! He sure fought with all he had!
Buddy Carlile
Monday, August 4, 2025
So sorry to learn of Rick passing away.Praying for all of you.
Bob, Carolyn Hughes
Monday, August 4, 2025
Prayers for all. So sorry for your loss.
Jessica Shetron
Monday, August 4, 2025
We are so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. He was such a nice guy and one of the first boys I met from west side. We all went to the movies on Friday night and he was full of jokes and wonderful manners (which were rare at that time).
I am so glad you two were together, I think you made a great couple. Jessica
Jim and Shawn Nast
Monday, August 4, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rickey was a good man.
Marla and Hershal Kelley
Monday, August 4, 2025
Lots of great memories! Heaven is getting one of a kind. Love to you Carolyn and family.
Lauren Martin
Monday, August 4, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for your family.
Buddy Carlile
Monday, August 4, 2025
So sorry to learn of Rick passing away.Praying for all of you.
Billy Burns
Monday, August 4, 2025
Rick was a good one. Sorry to hear of his passing
Bill Campbell
Monday, August 4, 2025
Carolyn, I am so sorry for you loss. You are in our prayers.