Guestbook for Chief Ricky Lee Winkles, Sr.

February 5, 1960 - January 28, 2014

The Davis Family
February 5, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mark Penter
February 3, 2014
My prayers go out to Ricky's family and friends. He was a great guy and truly an asset to society.
Johnny Johnson
February 1, 2014
Bonnie, I am so sorry for your loss. I served with Rick on QCourt. This was such a shock to me. We just never know when it's our time. I pray that God will give you and boys will find Peace and Comfort in all the memories of Rick. My daughter, Jennifer graduated with your son that is around 30. God Bless your family. Johnny, Lisa and Jennifer Johnson.
Rene Shelton
February 1, 2014
My deepest sympathies to Ricky's family and to all of his firefighter family. For the many years I have known him from cooking for him and some of his fire fighter buddies occasionally up at Couch's, He always had a smile for everyone. A great guy!!I have no doubt he is walking the streets of Gold now!!I pray the Lord wraps his arms around all of you and comforts you during this tough time. With a heavy heart I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Rene Shelton
Ken and Becky Allen
February 1, 2014
God bless the Chief's family and all the firemen who risk their lives daily to protect us, and save our homes.
Nathan Heald
February 1, 2014
I had the opportunity to meet Ricky while attending Department of Emergency Management Conferences a few times. He was always a joy to be around, made for some great memories. He will be missed.Sincerely,Nathan Heald, Former Director of Emergency Management in Siloam Springs.
1st sgt Robert Burdyshaw, ret.
February 1, 2014
Ricky was a good, dependable National Guard trooper for the 875th.
Mike Johnson
February 1, 2014
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF MY FRIEND rICKY WINKLES. RICKY AND I WENT TO SCHOOL TOGETHER. HE WILL BE MISSED. MAY GOD SEND COMFORT TO THE FAMILY AND TO THOSE WHO KNEW HIM.
Charlie Pope
February 1, 2014
Saddened for your loss; heartfelt prayers for Family,Friends,and Brother Firefighters.
Mr & Mrs Postell
February 1, 2014
He was a great man and he died doing something he love to do my prayers goes out to the family and friends...
Tammy Fleming -Stanley
February 1, 2014
I want to send my condolences to the Winkles family. He was a very good man and severd the city of Trumamm well. R.I.P CHIEF RICK WINKLE
Debby Watson
February 1, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Debby Cromwell Watson
Angela Swanner
February 1, 2014
So sorry for you loss. He was a great man! May God be with you and comfort you during this time.
Garvin Gatewood
February 1, 2014
You have my sympathies. As a retired Rector fire chief and the father of a Jonesboro firefighter, I understand the dedication and hard work involved. Men like Chief Winkles make us all proud. May God give you comfort and strength.
Nolan Jones
January 31, 2014
Brenda Winkles Clark
January 31, 2014
Prayers and thoughts for my family
Nita Richardson Cabaniss
January 31, 2014
So so saddened by this loss. Even though I haven't seen Rick in a long time, I have many fond and funny memories of him from high school. Rest in peace, and may your family feel comfort in knowing you were very well respected and loved by so many!Prayers lifting for the family!
Austin & Katherine DePriest
January 31, 2014
Parying for you & the family.
Tabitha Anderson
January 31, 2014
Prayers and Condolences.... Sorry for your loss
Toni Maurizi
January 31, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you & the Trumann Fire Dept.
Mistie Cloninger
January 31, 2014
Sorry to hear the loss of a friend and a great fireman......Praying for family
Melvin Pickle
January 31, 2014
Very sorry to hear about the loss of the greatest person an friend a person can have. praying for the family
Misty Barnes
January 31, 2014
I'm gonna miss you more than anyone would think. You always made me feel part of the family. I loved you and love you as if you were my own dad you were the best man I've ever met in the world. You were the greatest dad and papaw that anyone could ask for there hasn't been an hour gone yet that I haven't cried. Shawn wants his papaw so bad, your family misses you so badly I know your up in heaven looking down and up there with your sister and me and ricky have said we can't wait for the day we get to see you again.
Debra Benson
January 31, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family. Rick was a great man whom the whole community will miss. He was always happy and had a smile on his face when ever or where ever you met him. We truly lost a great man, but Heaven has truly gained a Saint. Take comfort in knowing he is home with Jesus and we will be join him one day. Prayers are with the family. God will give you the strength to get thru. Love, Your Sister In Christ
Courtney Taborn-Radford
January 31, 2014
We send our prayers and love to your family love Guy's and Taborn.
Tammy Williams McNatt
January 31, 2014
I would like to extend our deepest sympathy on behalf of our family to the family of Rick. Our prayers are with you all. Brother Sonny and Sister Shirley we can't imagine losing your children so close together. Our prayers are with you, Rick's siblings, wife Bonnie and sons. Also to the TFD, A Brother-Hood of brave men and women. May God comfort and give you all strength in the days to come. Rick will be so missed. God Bless, Jimmy and Geneva Williams, Tammy and Trandon McNatt, Shawna Williams Owens, Trey, Janie New and Kelsey New.
Judy Manes Daniel
January 31, 2014
I sit here and can not find the words to comfort you except what comes to mind is the poem "Foot Prints In The Sand". The Manes Family love you very much and your family has meant the world to us. May God wrap his arms around each and every one of you in this hard time and that there was so many in heaven of mine and your families that welcome him in. His is with God, Tisha now and the love ones that left before him. Heaven has received another wonderful angel.
Jan Brune
January 31, 2014
Rick was a good friend to me when I lived in Trumann and was always willing to provide a program for the Lions Club. He was also a good friend to Crown Trophy. I know that you will miss him. He was taken too soon. My prayers are with you. Jan
Dennis Lore
January 31, 2014
Linda Cartwright
January 31, 2014
Please except my deepest condolences. My prayers are with your family.
Janis
January 31, 2014
As a retired Arkansas Forestry Commission employee who worked with paid and mostly volunteer fire departments, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you with strength and comfort.
Stephen Casteel
January 31, 2014
I would like to give my deapest sympathy to your family. I never had the pleasure of meeting Cheif Winkles. I do however believe he was a great inspiration to your family, his department, and the community of Trumann. Eventhough we never met we both have a common goal, that is to protect property and save lives. He is a brother I never met but will always be in my memory. I thank him for his service. I pray your family to heal from the emotional heart break. I pray for his fellow firefighters. I pray that his common goal continues in his name, in your community. God speed my brother. Diaz, AR Fire Department Lt. Stephen Casteel FF/AEMT
Jerry L. Smith
January 31, 2014
I knew Rick through his participation in the ASU Regional Leaders Program. He was a standout member and I always felt privileged to know and call him a friend.
Donnie & Iva Scroggins
January 31, 2014
We wish that God will heal you in this very difficult time. Ricky was a cornerstone of Trumann and a friend to all. May God bless you.
Linda Nixon burgess
January 31, 2014
Sorry for the winkles family lost I knew his brother randy winkles who was my brother Charles Nixon classmate the Nixon and Burgess family send our condolences
Jerome & Becky Simmons
January 31, 2014
You guys are in our prayers. Rick was a wonderful example to everyone.
Danny Williford
January 31, 2014
My condolences to the Winkle family.In the time that I had known Rick I found him to be a humble sincere knowledgeable and dedicated Firefighter and person. He cared greatly about family and his firefighters. Rick was also my friend and will be greatly missed by all the lives he touched. Via Con Dios Chief
John May
January 31, 2014
Sorry for your loss of a great man.
Darren & Sandy Criss
January 31, 2014
Randy & family so sorry for your loss.Have yall in our thoughts & prayers.
Patricia Smith
January 30, 2014
So sorry for your loss! Rick will be missed by many people. Trumann, Ar. had suffered a tremendous loss.
Jamie McClung
January 30, 2014
Bonnie, I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Roy & Melinda Whitaker
January 30, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. This family has been through so much and your faith just keeps getting stronger. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Penny Maxwell
January 30, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Rick was very much respected in this community and will be greatly missed. May God wrap his arms around your family and bring you you peace and comfort.
Ricky & Gayle Eastin
January 30, 2014
We're So Sorry for the Loss Once More for this Family in Such a Short Time. We Love You All, Holding You All up to The Heavenly Father for His Complete Peace. God Bless the Winkles Family
kim helton everhart
January 30, 2014
Sorry for your loss he was a good man
Renee' Cochran Cline Farmer
January 30, 2014
On behalf of my family and I, we would like to express our heartfelt sympathy and condolences for the loss of Ricky, our thoughts are with his family, friends and brave colleagues who do a dangerous job every day saving lives, my late husband was a firefighter/Medic in Franklin, TN and lost his life Oct. 22, 2009 in the line of duty. Ricky sent items to me and helped me in so many ways just talking me through things. I pray for strength for Bonnie and their children fot comfort through the following days to come. He were truly a HERO, Ricky. I am honored to call you my friend.
Fawnda Macias (Owens)
January 30, 2014
He was a great man and will be missed
Shirley McClaughlin Redd
January 30, 2014
I am sadden at another lost of a friend from Trumann. I pray that the family will have peace in the lost of another child. My thoughts and prayers go out to them.
Charles Ward
January 30, 2014
To the Winkles family I am truly saddened to hear of your recent loss and would like to express my sincere condolences to you. Rick was such an amazing person who touched the lives of many. I hope the family find courage and strength to bear your loss.
Fire Marshal Stephen Johnson
January 30, 2014
Chief Winkles will be missed dearly. My condolences to the family. You will be in my prayers.
Patricia Smith
January 30, 2014
So sorry for your loss! Rick will be missed by many people. Trumann, Ar. had suffered a tremendous loss.
Sharron Turman
January 30, 2014
Bonnie and boys: My heart breaks for you. Rick was a special man that was always willing to help me when I was at Trumann. My Prayers are asking the Heavenly Father to wrap his arms around you all and give you comfort until you see your loved one again. May you be blessed.
Camelia Wagner Ballard
January 30, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. I have know Rick for many years. He was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly by many and especially his family. Praying God's peace to be with each of you!
Scott & Lisa (Wilson) Cochran
January 30, 2014
To the family of Rick....Scott and I both send our deepest condolences. Please know that each one of you are in your daily prayers asking OUR HEAVENLY FATHER to wrap HISE arms around each one of you and to give y'all peace & comfort during this difficult time. I have no doubt that OUR GOD will give each one of you a peace you will never forget!! God Bless!!
Stacy E. Ellis
January 30, 2014
My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Glenda Rusher
January 30, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.So sorry for your loss,I know he will be missed. We never know what our men and women in uniforms face each second of the day.God bless you all.. R I P Rick.
Becky & Jerome Simmons
January 30, 2014
We are so sorry about your loss. Rick was an awesome guy and a great example to all of us. Your family is in our prayers.
Billy & Sherry Brooks
January 30, 2014
To the Winkles family - we were so very sorry to hear of Chief Winkles death. He was a hard-working, dedicated firefighter, always going the extra mile to serve Trumann. We pray God wraps His arms around all of you and comfort you as only He can.
Amy Johnson
January 30, 2014
You were such a brave man, you left this world a true hero!! You are now walking those streets of gold with our Lord... how lucky you are! Fly High Brother! RIP!! <3
Bryan Ruffin
January 30, 2014
Anet Brown Cox
January 30, 2014
RIP, Rick....