Robert Ray Stickley, 80, of Mabelvale, Arkansas was born to the late, Cleo Stickley and Sarah Ethel (Morris) Stickley, on Saturday, April 8th, 1944, in Roland, Arkansas. He left this world on Monday, August 19th, 2024, safely in his home and surrounded by love. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and gardening for his community. Robert never met a stranger and could talk to anyone. Above all else, he loved creating memories and spending time with his family!

He is preceded in death by his parents and his three siblings, Betty Lee Mitchell (Bobby), Bonnie Dahl (Bert), and Jimmy Kelley; and his best friend, Paul Marshall.

He is survived by his son, Paul Stickley (Melissa); daughter, Theresa Marshall (Danny); three bonus children, Jeremy Wiess, Kimberly Collins, and Zoey Baker; fourteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; four siblings, Benny Stickley (Grace), Birtha Redman (Charles), Billy Kelley (Hazel), and Barbara Chase (Larry "Bimbo"); and his significant other, Evelyn Hunter; along with other family and friends who all love him and will cherish their memories they have together.

His celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 23rd, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. with his visitation one hour prior at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at 1:00 P.M. at Rainey Cemetery in Roland, Arkansas.

Pallbearers include Paul R. Stickley, Zachary Cook, Ryan Kincaid, Alan Wienke, Christopher Marshall, and Blade Brown. Honorary Pallbearer, James Cook.