SOUTH, Ricky Dean "Rick" - b. January 18, 1963 - d. February 13, 2020

[patyrn]

Ricky Dean South, age 57. of Longton, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2020.  He was born on January 18, 1963 in Wichita, Kansas to Louis and Lois South.

Rick started doing odd jobs as a teenager and then slinging shingles.  Over the last 40 years, he expanded his knowledge and grew his business into what is known today as South Roofing & Contracting, LLC.  He loved spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, swimming, flying, tending cattle, baling hay, skid steer projects, travel, creating, and so much more.  He was a strong, loving, hardworking, thoughtful, encouraging, honorable, patient, and amazing man.  He loved his family and friends and had a contagious zest for life.

Rick is survived by his wife, Norma Fanning-South; sisters, Jerrie Lynn DeRose, Linda Kay (Sarge) Snyder, and Mildred (Jeff) Harrison; a brother, Louis (Tracy) South; daughters, Tabitha Hoke, Crystal Church and son, Thomas "Nikki" Church, and daughter, Stephanie Rummery and son, Richard "Jim" Rummery; his parents-in-law, Darrell and Marveita Fanning; nineteen nieces and nephews; and twelve grandchildren.  He joins his parents; brother, Andrew "Andy" Richardson; and daughter, Sarah South in heaven.

Family, friends, and others whose lives Rick has touched are invited to Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. to reminisce, share in the joy that was his life, grieve, and support each other.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Potts Chapel.  In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Rick can be made to the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Outdoor Skills and Ethics Fund.  To leave the family a special message of condolence, visit www.pottsfuneralhome.com.  Services have been entrusted to Potts Funeral Chapel, 122 S. Pennsylvania, Independence, Kansas 67301.

(published in the Prairie Star - 2/19/2020)