Ricky Allen Smith was born on August 29, 1960, in Louisville, KY, to Robert Lee Smith and Mildred Hope (Winfrey) Smith. He was the youngest among his seven siblings. Growing up, he shared his childhood with four brothers: Wayne Hayes, Joe Hayes, Jeff Smith, and Bosco Smith, along with sisters Cindy Sullivent and Tammy Smith.

Throughout his life, Ricky never entered into marriage, nor did he have any children. His passion for mechanics led him to pursue a career as a mechanic, where he worked at A1 Auto Parts & Salvage. He had an innate love for automobiles, often indulging in the purchase of old cars, restoring them to their former glory, and subsequently selling them.

Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mildred Smith, as well as his brothers Joe Hayes, Jeff Smith, and Bosco Smith. He is survived by his sisters, Cindy Sullivent and Tammy Smith, both residing in Tulsa, and his brother Wayne Hayes, who lives in Ostrander, Ohio.

The funeral service will take place at the Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel in Sand Springs at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.  For those unable to attend the service live webcast will be available at: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/100207