Ricky Tudor

Ricky Tudor, age 65, of Spiro, Oklahoma, passed away on March 8, 2026. Born on October 4, 1960, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Ricky was the son of Betty Yvonne (Haggard) McKay and Damon Eugene Tudor. He cherished his marriage to Melissa S. (Burgett) Tudor, which began on July 7, 2007, in Fort Smith.

Ricky dedicated his life to his family and work; he was a retired box finisher and was of the Baptist faith. His legacy will continue through his loving wife, Melissa, and their nine children: Jerricka Espen and John of Hampton, VA, Brooklyn Thomas and Hunter of Keota, OK, Haylee Tudor and Stacee of Spiro, OK, Daylen Tudor and Sarrah Burrell of Heavener, OK, Swade Tudor of Spiro, OK, Angel Leal and fiancé Noah Durham of Paris, AR, Joseph Jones of Fort Smith, AR, Adam Jones and Ariel of Uniontown, AR, and Troy Tudor of Spiro, OK. Additionally, he is survived by 10 grandchildren who brought him great joy: John Michael Espen, Nevaeh Southerland, Heidi Southerland, Lukas Espen, Gracelyn Southerland, Gabriel Crisell, Valkyrie Tudor, Margie Durham, Willow Jones, and Bayleigh Burrell.

Ricky is also remembered by his three sisters, Tammy Harrison of Long, OK, Teresa Word, and Angela Rhinehart; his brother, Randy Fowler; as well as many extended family members and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Don Jerrod Johnson; and his sister, Vicki Graves.

A graveside service will be held at Seabolt Cemetery in Muldrow, Oklahoma, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM, directed by Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc. Active pallbearers will include Daylen Tudor, Swade Tudor, Troy Tudor, Adam Jones, Haylee Tudor, Randy Fowler, Hunter Thomas, and Joseph Jones.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during the viewing from 10 AM to 8 PM on Wednesday at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw, OK, where the family will be present from 6 PM to 8 PM.

Ricky's life was a testament to love and dedication, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.