Rickie James Keeling Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rickie James Keeling of Springfield, Missouri, who passed away on January 15, 2025, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Rickie James shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Rickie James farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ira Keeling and Evelyn Keeling (Letterman). He is survived by: his wife Jenny Keeling; his children, Candie Urbanski (Edward), Matthew Keeling and Nancy Keeling; and his grandchildren, Nick Keeling (Amy), Tyler Gaylor, Mackenzie Gaylor, Kyle Yaeger, Megean Yaeger, Charles Hutcherson and Ashley McKenzie. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 at 5:00 PM at 531 E Atlantic St, Springfield, MO 65803.