Ricky Kurt Peterson, age 66, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his home.  He was born June 22, 1958, in Fort Wayne, IN, the son of the late Edward K. and Barbara Wilson Peterson.  Ricky was a 1976 graduate of Irvine High School in Irvine, CA.  He worked in construction most of his life.  Ricky was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors are one sister, Karen J. Watson (Steve) of Columbia, MO, two brothers, Dean L. Peterson (Catherine Bray) of Maggie Valley, NC and Steve E. Peterson of Maggie Valley, NC.

No services are planned at this time.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.