Ricky Dean Sells, age 53, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Friday, October 16, 2009. He was born July 8, 1956, in Springfield, Mo., to Albert Harrison and Norma (Rippee) Sells. His mother preceded him in death. He is survived by wife, Cathy Sells; sons, Daniel and Eric; father Harrison Sells; brother Tom Sells and wife, Rhonda; sister Becki Carr and husband, David; as well as many nieces and nephews. Rick worked at Reyco for 13 years and at Tuthill for 17 years. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2009, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Springfield.