Rickie Jesse Berry

Graveside services for Rickie Jesse Berry, 73, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2026, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Rickie Jesse Berry, age 73, was born on November 11, 1952, to Jesse Clifford Berry and Golda Sanders Berry. He peacefully departed this life on January 15, 2026.

Rickie was an amazing, Godly man who deeply loved his family and faithfully served others throughout his life. On September 29, 1973, he was united in marriage to Debra (Bass) Berry. To this union were born two children, David and Jesse. Tragically, his wife Debra and son David preceded him in death on February 10, 1980.  Rickie later found love again and was united in marriage to Rebecca (East) Berry on September 21, 1981. To this union were born five children: Rex, Bethany, Lindsey, Dakota, and Elijah.

Rickie was a devoted husband, dad, and granddad. He was known as a hard worker who was always willing to help wherever he was needed. He loved metal fabrication, building, and working with his hands to create and fix things, and he took great pride in craftsmanship and hard work. He possessed a wealth of knowledge and was always eager to teach and show others how to do things. A natural born teacher and leader, Rickie faithfully served for many years as President of the Hammond Mill Bible Camp Board.  He cherished time spent with his children and grandchildren. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed traveling, hiking, and searching for rocks with his wife, children, and grandchildren. The outdoors was a place of joy, learning, and connection for Rickie and his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Clifford Berry and Golda (Sanders) Berry; his first wife, Debra Berry; his sons, David and Rex Berry; his brothers, Pat and Piney Rieger and Loyd Gene Young; and his sister, Judy Colston.

He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca; his children, Jesse; Bethany and husband Dustin; Lindsey and husband Michael; Dakota; and Elijah; his daughter-in-law, Brittney; his grandchildren, Rhaina, Payton, Hailie, Shelby, Madalyn and husband Roman, Isabella, Dominic, Isaac, London, McGwire and wife Sadie, Hunter, Palyn, Dax, Kyrah, Andrew, and James; his great-grandchildren, Luxley, Isaiah, Milo, Olivia, and Lucas; and his sister, Tammy Newsome.

Rickie Jesse Berry will be remembered for his strong faith, deep love for family, servant’s heart, skilled hands, and the lasting impact he made on all who knew him.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Prevail Church.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hammond Mill Bible Camp, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.