Richard Carey

Pilkington

Richard Carey Pilkington, son of the late Rufus Pilkington and Mildred Brooks, was born in Wheatley, Arkansas, on September 1, 1953. He departed this life at Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington, Missouri, on October 13, 2020, at the age of 67.

Richard enjoyed tinkering with rig stuff. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Buck Pilkington.

Richard is survived by one son, Russ Pilkington of Ellington, Missouri, one daughter, Dana Kay Pilkington of Kermit, Texas, three sisters, Kay Fletcher of Kermit, Texas, Judy Thompson of Stephens, Arkansas, and Kim Pilkington of Greenville, Texas, one granddaughter, Ashley Turner and husband Craig, and two great-grandchildren, Aubrie and Emma Turner. Richard will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

No Services are planned at this time.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri